Hiring: Software Engineering Director, Cloud Services Company: Physics World Location: Bothell, WA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 13:10:41 Employment Type: Contract / Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : API Design, AWS, Azure, GCP About the job Experience: •12+ years of progressive technical leadership experience, including significant experience in managing and developing large-scale cloud platforms •7+ years experience designing and operating cloud APIs and services at scale •18+ years of senior technical leadership experience, including experience at the director level or above (e.g., 30+ engineers organized in multiple layers) •10+ years experience designing and scaling APIs, with a proven track record of shipping interfaces developers love to use Required Skills: •Develop and execute the technical roadmap for IonQ's quantum platform, aligning with business goals and market demands •Own API design and versioning strategy for IonQ Quantum Cloud, ensuring APIs are consistent, well-documented, and a joy to integrate with Partner closely with developer tools leadership to ensure seamless integration between cloud services and client SDKs •Drive cross-functional strategic initiatives, collaborating with product, research, and engineering leadership to define long-term technology choices and platform architecture •Manage technical delivery of integrations with major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP), ensuring alignment with IonQ's cloud strategy and business objectives •Develop and manage the cloud services portfolio budget, ensuring cost optimization and alignment with financial goals •Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for the cloud platform, providing regular reports and insights to executive leadership •Provide technical leadership and guidance in building robust, scalable, and innovative software solutions that can be deployed in a variety of contexts - including on-prem and hybrid environments •In your first three months, you will focus on assessing the current cloud platform strategy, identifying key areas for improvement, and delivering new capabilities to meet growing global demand. Compensation: •$221,925 - $290,558 / year •The total compensation package includes base, bonus, and equity Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!