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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 59 days IonQ's roles stay open a median of 81 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 11% of IonQ's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at IonQ
- high 104 stale, 2 reposted of 104 open
- Hiring momentum
- 159 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from IonQ's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for IonQ.
About this role
The Director of Systems Software at IonQ will lead a software team of around twenty engineers, focusing on the development of software that powers quantum computers. Responsibilities include managing software projects, defining team processes, and ensuring effective team performance while collaborating with other technical teams. The role requires a blend of product management and team management skills to support the growth of the software stack and team.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of IonQ as an employer.
What you need
- Proven experience managing a software organization containing tens of engineers
- Track record in setting priorities and ensuring results for internal and external customers
- Ability to delegate while maintaining quality output
- Detailed technical background in areas such as real-time embedded software, compiler development, or system monitoring
- Clear understanding of standard software development processes
- Excellent technical and organizational communication skills
Nice to have
- Understanding of branching and release practices
- Experience in tracking team delivery of new features, including scoping and release planning
What you get
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
- Matching 401(k)
- Unlimited PTO and paid holidays
- Parental/adoption leave
- Legal insurance
- Home technology stipend
Worth weighing
- No specific salary listed, compensation varies based on individual factors
- Experience in quantum systems is not required, which may limit exposure to cutting-edge technology
- Role involves managing a growing team, which may come with challenges in scaling processes
Summarised from IonQ's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by IonQ on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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