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Senior Software Engineering Manager, Developer Tools

IonQ

$187,358 - $245,300
Nov 24, 2025
Bothell, WA, US • College Park, MD, US
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IonQ is developing the world's most powerful full-stack quantum computer based on trapped-ion technology and is looking for a Senior Software Engineering Manager to lead and grow their developer tools team to deliver access to their quantum computers and simulators via software development kits (SDKs).

Requirements

  • 3+ years experience of programming experience in Python
  • Past experience building SDKs, and ideally those built for use in hybrid cloud environments
  • Expertise in modern software development practices and tools (e.g., continuous integration and delivery, observability, etc.)
  • Proficiency in quantum computing SDKs (Qiskit, Pennylane, CirQ)

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of software engineers creating SDKs and libraries for programming quantum computers and interacting with the systems and services around them
  • Contribute to our codebase not as the lead developer, but to remain connected to the work your team is doing as a player-coach
  • Provide technical expertise and strong thought leadership in building robust, well-engineered, and scalable software solutions, participating in code reviews and ensuring best practices
  • Drive functional and technical delivery of key team and org-wide programs/initiatives
  • Partner with Engineering Managers, Product Managers, and other cross functional partners to define, scope, and drive large programs to conclusion.
  • Develop, implement, and iterate on program management techniques, frameworks, and KPIs to achieve goals with well defined success criteria.
  • Define and produce high quality written proposals, communications and documentation

Other

  • Lead and grow our developer tools team.
  • Regularly engage with the developer community to stay up to date with trends in industry and research communities alike.
  • Experience leading or contributing to multiple simultaneous initiatives, balancing multiple activities with a keen eye for prioritizing for the biggest impact.
  • Balance technical expertise and savvy with strong business judgment to make great technology choices with lasting impact.
  • Help influence peers / leaders and build consensus while dealing with ambiguity