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Senior Quantum Field Engineer - Singapore

IonQSingaporeGTM - Field Engineering
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Salary
Not listed
Job type
Full-time
Experience
Senior · 5+ yrs
Posted
6 Oct 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Based in Singapore, this Senior Quantum Field Engineer position involves driving technical adoption of quantum systems and is ideal for an experienced professional with a strong background in customer-facing technical roles. IonQ is hiring for this full-time role to bridge the gap between clients and quantum technology.

Role Overview

IonQ is hiring a Senior Quantum Field Engineer based in Singapore to operate at the intersection of customers, markets, and engineering. The professional in this role will guide clients from early technical exploration to proofs of concept and production workflows using quantum solutions. This customer-facing position requires up to 40% travel and involves close collaboration with internal product, sales, and engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

Lead customer-facing technical discussions, demonstrations, and discovery sessions covering quantum strategies and applications.
Translate client business needs into technical projects by collaborating with the applications team to map algorithms into code.
Write code using Python and quantum SDKs to prototype and explain existing quantum algorithms for specific use cases.
Guide client interactions from initial ideation through proof of concept development and production workflows.
Relay market and customer feedback to product management, engineering, and marketing teams while supporting industry events and conferences.

Requirements

Five or more years of experience in a technical customer-facing role such as field engineering, solutions architecture, technical sales, customer engineering, or applied science.
A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Data Science, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, or another relevant STEM field.
Practical hands-on experience with Python and quantum computing software development kits like Qiskit or Cirq.
Familiarity with existing quantum algorithms and their application to real customer problems.

Nice to Have

A Master’s degree or PhD in a relevant STEM field.
Demonstrated history of delivering client proofs of concept from exploration to functional code.
Industry experience working on the customer side in sectors such as financial services, bioscience, chemistry, materials, or optimization.
Executive presence for representing the business at client meetings and conferences.
Software architecture skills extending beyond quantum computing.

Skills and Tools

Python
Qiskit
Cirq
Quantum computing SDKs

Salary and Benefits

The total compensation package includes a base salary, bonus, equity, and various benefits. Offered perks consist of comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, matching 401(k), unlimited paid time off, paid holidays, parental and adoption leave, legal insurance, and a home technology stipend. Compensation varies based on individual factors, qualifications, and market data.

About the Company

IonQ, Inc. is a quantum platform provider and merchant supplier delivering integrated solutions across computing, networking, sensing, and security. The enterprise offers systems that help partners achieve performance results across domains like drug discovery, financial modeling, and logistics, with hardware accessible through major cloud providers.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please visit the official company careers page.

Skills and tech stack

Questions candidates ask

Where is the job located?

This position is located in Singapore, with an expected travel requirement of up to 40%.

What qualifications are required for this role?

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree or above in a relevant STEM field and bring 5+ years of experience in a technical customer-facing role such as field engineering or solutions architecture.

What technical skills do I need?

The role requires hands-on experience with Python and quantum computing SDKs such as Qiskit or Cirq, alongside practical knowledge of existing quantum algorithms.

What benefits does IonQ provide?

IonQ offers medical, dental, and vision plans, a matching 401(k), unlimited PTO, paid holidays, parental and adoption leave, legal insurance, and a home technology stipend.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official IonQ careers page.

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