Staff Client Engineer
IonQ · Bothell, Washington, United States; College Park, Maryland, United States; Remote, US
Posted 21 days ago · $126,887- $166,127
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 21 days IonQ's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 11% of IonQ's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at IonQ
- high 55 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
- 2026-09-17
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 Staff Client Engineer at IonQ will focus on managing and optimizing the global endpoint ecosystem, including designing core operating system configurations for various platforms (Mac, Windows, Ubuntu). This role also involves automating employee lifecycle processes between HR and IT, troubleshooting complex identity management issues, and mentoring junior staff. The position is critical for ensuring efficient onboarding and offboarding experiences while maintaining security compliance.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
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
- 6+ years of experience in Client Systems Engineering, Endpoint Architecture, or IT Infrastructure Automation
- Proven track record of configuring and maintaining Workday-driven identity provisioning within Okta
- Expert-level knowledge of configuring, securing, and imaging Windows, macOS, and Ubuntu Linux at enterprise scale
- Deep familiarity with modern, zero-touch deployment frameworks such as Windows Autopilot and Apple Business Manager (ABM)
- Experience with Configuration Management tools: Ansible, Chef, Puppet
- Hands-on experience building dynamic service catalogs, custom forms, and conditional routing workflows for business stakeholders
Nice to have
- Advanced certifications: Okta Certified Consultant/Developer, Jamf Certified Admin, or Workday Extend/Integration certification
- Experience with API integration tools (Postman, Workato, or Okta Workflows)
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
- Position requires U.S. Person status for export control and government contracts work
- No specific details on the technology stack or tools beyond those mentioned
- Role involves significant troubleshooting and mentoring responsibilities, which may imply a high level of complexity and potential stress
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Listed by IonQ on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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