IonQ is an exciting place to work

Join the quantum revolution at IonQ! Meet some of the leaders behind our mission to tackle the world's toughest problems, and why they chose to work with the brilliant minds at IonQ.

The following set of values define the ethos of IonQ’s culture and the necessary behaviors, mindsets, and ways of working required to achieve our mission and objectives. These values are the foundation for how decisions are made for hiring, onboarding, annual rewards, promotions, development, recognition, and performance management.

I

Invent with Intent

Growth is the constant. Know your customer & mission. Move fast on what matters most.

O

One Team, One Mission

We compete with the world and the problems we’re solving - not each other.

N

No Ego

Intellectual humility and candor - let the best ideas win.

Q

Quantum Excellence

We are world-class experts building the quantum future. Excellence is our north star.

Our diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging purpose

We aspire to make diversity, inclusion and belonging a core part of our fundamental values to empower every team member to feel secure being themselves and valued as a contributor to the organization. Our goal is to achieve a company culture that fosters support by embracing differences and promoting equity through collaboration, partnership, and building trust at every level.

Every IonQ manager is held accountable for knowing and promoting the value of including diverse perspectives in problem solving and decision making. Managers are responsible for creating an environment of belonging and modeling it on their teams so team members feel welcome. They are also expected to foster open dialogue and create a workplace that is safe for interpersonal risk-taking, vulnerability, and failure.

Our employees' wellbeing matters to us, and benefits are an important piece of that. IonQ is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package.

Recruiting Process:

Submit Application
Resume Review by Hiring Team
Recruiter Screen - Followed by a coding assignment for Software roles
Hiring Manager / Technical Screen - Followed by a Take Home Challenge for some technical roles
Team Interview
- Career Story & Technical Project Presentation
- 1:1 interviews will follow the presentation
- Wrap up with the Recruiter
Reference check & Background check
Hiring Decision‍

Interview tips:

Review our company, business, and recent news to gain confidence in our products and confirm you're excited about joining us! We don't need you to be an expert; however, we want you to be prepared if someone asks why you're excited about our technology.
Know our company values. Our interview process focuses on these key aspects of our culture and your experience.
For some of our openings, you may be asked to write code, share a creative portfolio, or provide other examples of your work. Ask your recruiter what specifically will be involved.
Our interviews are virtual over Zoom. Test Zoom before your interview to ensure it works for your computer setup.
Interviews will combine technical, behavioral, and situational questions. There will also be time for questions regarding the job, the team, and IonQ. We want you to ensure it’s a fit for you, too!
We recommend you use the STAR model when answering questions. This will help you clarify and structure your responses (Situation, Task, Action, Result). Also, use unique examples with each interviewer to demonstrate your breadth of experience.
Technical Screen Tips: Be yourself! We want to get to know the authentic you! We know interviews can be nerve-wracking, but we will do our best to make you feel comfortable. Please let us know ahead of time if you need any accommodations.
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