# Principal Solutions Architect - Quantum-Safe Networks at IonQ

- Company: IonQ
- What the company does: IonQ delivers trapped ion quantum computing systems, cloud access, and enterprise solutions for real-world quantum applications. Backed by NEA, SoftBank VF and GV.
- Company website: https://ionq.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: Remote, US
- Work setup: Remote
- Posted: 2026-08-07
- Apply by: 2026-10-12
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/ionq/jobs/6138350004
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/ionq-principal-solutions-architect-quantum-safe-networks/

## About the role

We are looking for a Principal Solutions Architect to design how networks become quantum-safe — for the largest network operators, enterprises, and government agencies in the world.

## What they're looking for

- 15+ years designing and securing enterprise and/or service provider networks, in a solutions architecture, network architecture, security architecture, or senior customer-facing engineering capacity
- Working knowledge of applied cryptography as it appears in networks: TLS, IPsec, MACsec, PKI and certificate lifecycle, key management, and how algorithm and key material choices are made and changed in practice
- Strong written communication. Architectures, migration plans, and design guidance are a large part of the output
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- Willingness to travel up to 30%, primarily within the US, with incidental international travel

Tags: Quantum Platform - Network and Security