Software Engineering Director, Cloud Services

Overview As Software Engineering Director, you steer the IonQ Quantum Cloud platform, shaping the technical roadmap and API strategy to enable seamless access to quantum compute and simulators. You will lead cross-functional delivery across product, research, and engineering, balancing bold architecture with business objectives. Your work drives scalable, secure cloud services and on-prem/hybrid deployments, impacting how developers access and integrate IonQ’s quantum technology. This role offers the chance to lead transformative cloud infrastructure at the forefront of quantum computing. Compensation / Benefitscomprehensive medical, dental, and vision plansmatching 401Kunlimited PTO and paid holidaysparential/adoption leavehome internet stipendpet insurance ResponsibilitiesDefine and execute the technical roadmap for the quantum cloud platform, aligning with business goalsOwn API design and versioning for IonQ Quantum Cloud, ensuring ease of integration and documentationCollaborate with developer tools to align cloud services with client SDKsLead cross-functional strategic initiatives with product, research, and engineering leadershipManage integrations with AWS, Azure, and GCP in line with cloud strategyOversee cloud services portfolio budget and cost optimizationDefine and track KPIs for the cloud platform and report to executivesProvide technical leadership for scalable, robust software across on-prem, cloud, and hybrid contexts Key requirements12+ years of progressive technical leadership with large-scale cloud platforms7+ years designing and operating cloud APIs and services at scaleProven ability to execute strategic plans across multiple streamsExperience building and leading distributed teams across time zonesTechnical proficiency to discuss architecture and design with engineersExperience shipping and operating business-critical distributed systemsExperience managing teams using AI agents for engineering tasksPrior experience as a software engineer and team leadStrong written and verbal communication for diverse audiencesstrategic thinkingcross-functional collaborationclear communicationAPI design and versioningcloud platforms and multi-tenant SaaSdistributed systems