Software Engineering Runtime Manager

Job Description

Job Title: Software Engineering Runtime Manager. Location: Oxford, England, United Kingdom

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Runtime team of around five engineers developing key components of the quantum computer stack.
• Oversee planning and execution of software that powers trapped-ion quantum systems.
• Own and manage the team backlog, ensuring priorities align with company timelines;
• Work closely with software engineers, quantum scientists, and project management teams.
• Capture internal feature requests and external requirements, and translate them into clear development goals.
• Provide regular updates on delivery progress, technical challenges, and proposed solutions.
• Ensure balance between development speed and software quality.
• Support performance reviews, career development, and team well-being;
• Collaborate with the Director of System Software to plan team growth and long-term strategy.
• Coordinate software that interfaces between complex hardware systems and quantum circuits.

Qualifications:

• Strong experience working with Linux-based systems.
• Experience interfacing with hardware using protocols such as USB, PCIe, and Ethernet.
• Proven experience leading a technical software team of subject matter experts.
• Ability to set clear priorities and manage critical versus urgent tasks;
• Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred:

• Experience working with FPGAs.
• Familiarity with Rust and Windows environments.
• Experience in feature tracking, scoping, estimation, and release planning.
• Background working with hardware control systems and real-time environments.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Competitive salary.
• IonQ stock options.
• Annual performance bonus.
• Generous annual leave.
• Flexible hybrid working options;
• Private medical and dental insurance for employees and families.
• Career development opportunities alongside industry leaders.

Other Information:

• Work with trapped-ion quantum systems and real-time FPGA-controlled hardware.
• Be part of a cross-disciplinary team building next-generation quantum computers;
• Join a company focused on scalable quantum technology with real-world impact.
• Equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from all backgrounds.