Senior Field Engineer - Quantum Security

About the role

We are looking for a Quantum Security Field Engineer. As a Quantum Security Field Engineer, you'll be part of a team whose mission is to lead IonQ on its journey to build the world's best quantum security solutions and solve the world's most complex security problems.

Responsibilities

• Inspire prospective clients by explaining IonQ's strategy, portfolio and answering technical questions about our quantum security portfolio and related applications.
• Lead client discussions, inspiring them to see how quantum security applications can be implemented in their business domain. This includes working through business needs and mapping Quantum Security Algorithms (e.g. Shor's, Grover's, or Post-Quantum Cryptography implementations) into application code and executing Proof-of-Concepts together with the IonQ Application Engineering team.
• Share insights from clients with the IonQ Product Management and Engineering teams such that client feedback is incorporated into our quantum security products.
• Navigate competitive objection handling.
• Create sales assets such as slides to explain features of our quantum security applications and other IonQ quantum products.
• Aid sales team with driving prospects down the sales funnel.
• Aid with developing a pipeline of opportunities for IonQ's quantum security solutions.
• Lead client workshops to inspire quantum security engagements and new quantum security use case ideas.
• Partner with marketing, developer relations and business development to grow the IonQ footprint in the security domain.
• Attend industry conferences, as needed, to talk to clients and support our booth activities. Some travel expected (20%) but opportunities for global travel are available as well for client meetings and IonQ conference activities.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience as a field engineer helping customers solve complex problems through technology.
• Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Data Science, or other STEM field, such as Chemistry, Physics or Engineering.
• Motivated learner with a strong passion for applied Quantum Security, Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC), or Quantum Key Distribution (QKD).
• Background in cyber-security, ideally in Network Security and Cloud Security.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters or PhD in a STEM field, perhaps adjacent to quantum computing, security, or cryptography. This can enable quicker client trust and confidence.
• 5+ years of experience in technical sales or equivalent capacity. This isn't a prerequisite, but it helps in transitioning to customer-facing roles.
• Expert architecture skills across various technologies ("full stack skills").
• Experience leading technical events and public speaking.

Pay

The approximate base salary range for this position is $167,808 - $219,704. The total compensation package includes base, bonus, equity, and a range of benefit options found on our career site. Compensation will vary based on individual factors such as education, qualifications, and experience of the final candidate(s), specific office location, and calibration against relevant market data and internal team equity. Posted base salary figures are subject to change as new market data becomes available.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Matching 401(k).
• Unlimited PTO and paid holidays.
• Parental/adoption leave.
• Legal insurance.
• A home technology stipend.

Location

This position can work onsite or hybrid from one of our offices or fully remote. Travel: Up to 20%

Job ID

1578