IonQ
Principal Cloud Architect
Remote, US · Principal · Contract
Work authorization required$168k-$220kDetected 1 day ago
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About the role
- We are looking for a Cloud Architect to lead the design, implementation, and governance of our cloud infrastructure.
- You will partner closely with engineering, security, and operations teams to ensure our cloud environment is reliable, secure, cost-effective, and aligned with long-term business goals.
- In this role, you will define the technical strategy for how we build and operate workloads in the cloud, translate business requirements into scalable architectures, and serve as the technical authority on cloud platforms across the organization.
Responsibilities
- Design and document end-to-end cloud architectures spanning compute, storage, networking, identity, and data services.
- Define and maintain cloud reference architectures, design patterns, and technical standards that engineering teams build against.
- Lead cloud migration efforts, including assessment, planning, and execution of moving on-premises or legacy workloads to the cloud.
- Implement infrastructure-as-code practices to ensure environments are repeatable, version-controlled, and auditable.
- Build security and compliance into architectures from the start, including identity and access management, encryption, network segmentation, and adherence to relevant regulatory frameworks.
- Develop strategies for high availability, disaster recovery, scalability, and performance optimization.
- Establish cloud cost management and governance practices, identifying opportunities to optimize spend.
- Collaborate with stakeholders across the business to align cloud strategy with organizational objectives.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 7+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, software engineering, or systems architecture, with at least 3 years in a cloud-focused role.
- Deep, hands-on expertise with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform).
- Strong understanding of cloud networking, identity and access management, and security best practices.
- Proven experience designing scalable, resilient, and secure distributed systems.
- Proficiency with infrastructure-as-code tooling (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, Bicep, or Pulumi).
- Experience with containerization and orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Nice to have
- Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Professional), Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Professional Cloud Architect, or TOGAF.
- Familiarity with monitoring, observability, and logging platforms.
- Experience with scripting or programming languages (e.g., Python, Go, PowerShell).
- Background working in regulated or compliance-driven industries.
- Experience leading or mentoring technical teams.
- We empower employees to thrive by fostering a culture of autonomy, productivity, and respect.
- US Technical Jobs.
- The position you are applying for will require access to technology that is subject to U.S. export control and government contract restrictions.
Skills
- In 2025, the company achieved 99.99% two-qubit gate fidelity, setting a world record in quantum computing performance.
- IonQ is making quantum platforms more accessible and impactful than ever before.
- This position can work onsite or hybrid from one of our offices in the US or fully remote.
Compensation
- Posted base salary figures are subject to change as new market data becomes available.
Benefits
- will vary based on individual factors such as education, qualifications, and experience of the final candidate(s), specific
- Our benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, matching 401(k), unlimited PTO and paid holidays, parental/adoption leave, legal insurance, and a home technology stipend.
- Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided when a candidate receives an offer of employment.
- We are committed to equity and justice.
- office location, and calibration against relevant market data and internal team equity.
Company info
- Our quantum computing services are available through all major cloud providers, while we also meet the needs of networking and sensing customers across land, sea, air, and space.
- At IonQ, we believe in fair treatment, access, opportunity, and advancement for all while striving to identify and eliminate barriers.
- We are dedicated to creating an environment where individuals can feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued.
Visa & Work Authorization
- export control and government contract restrictions
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