IonQ is developing the world's most powerful full-stack quantum computer based on trapped-ion technology. We are pushing past the limits of classical physics and current supercomputing technology to unlock a new era of computing. Quantum computing has the potential to impact every area of human society for the better. IonQ’s computers will soon redefine industries like medicine, materials science, finance, artificial intelligence, machine learning, cryptography, and more. IonQ is at the forefront of this technological revolution.
We are looking for a Senior Recruiter for a 6 month contract. As a Senior Recruiter, you’ll be part of a cross-functional team whose mission is to lead IonQ on its journey to build the world’s best quantum computers to solve the world’s most complex problems.
Responsibilities:
- Lead effort to identify, engage, attract and hire top talent for a rapid-growth Quantum Computing company.
- Manage the strategic and tactical talent acquisition process from requisition origination through candidate acceptance, including:
- Job Creation – You will help craft job descriptions that will appeal to potential job candidates.
- Talent Sourcing - You use your growing relationships with talent pools and your understanding of talent markets to qualify, identify, secure and/or develop talent pools to address immediate and near-term talent needs. You develop a pipeline that generates the candidates needed to meet the future talent needs of the business.
- Candidate Attraction - You get active and potential candidates excited about and interested in a career at IonQ by telling stories that convey our unique career possibilities, advantages, and rewards that are distinct from those of our competitors.
- Candidate Assessment & Screening - You interact with our candidates, bringing them through the interview and closing processes and provide support to meet their needs (e.g., onboarding, relocation, Visas, critical dependencies). You assess candidates and you will own candidate relationships all the way to the point of an in-person interview, and will be tightly integrated into the feedback process during the interview process.
- Candidate Experience - You make sure candidates are engaged in and satisfied throughout the recruitment process, helping them prepare for each phase.
- Work closely with hiring managers and key stakeholders as a trusted advisor throughout the recruiting process and promote effective and efficient hiring practices using consultative skills to influence all levels of internal stakeholders.
- Continually evaluate and apply new sourcing methodologies to actively identify, cultivate, and grow target candidate pools of top talent.
- Enhance the talent acquisition team’s ability to rapidly target, identify, source, and present the most talented candidates for current and future requirements.
- Take ownership of the role as company ambassador.
- Develop and implement recruitment marketing plan which integrates and highlights company's premium/differentiating benefits and characteristics.
- Accurate knowledge, clear written and verbal communication are a must for advising and influencing Sr. leadership. Ability to articulate with a high level of business acumen; able to influence and respond across complex arguments and engage with senior level executives in a polished and professional manner.
You’d be a good fit with:
- 6+ years full life cycle in house recruiting for a Engineering driven company
- Proven ability to keep up with a fast-paced environment. Resilience under pressure. Able to do polite push back when required. Ready to collaborate and bring ideas to the attention of the whole team. Confidence when working autonomously.
- Exceptional research, consulting, technical and non-technical sourcing, and assessing skills.
- Self-assured, not easily thrown, able to think on your feet.
- Inquisitive; with a strong desire to learn and a strong team player.
- Able to be onsite 2 to 3 days a week in Bothell, WA
You’d be a great fit with:
- You have successfully recruited for technical and non-technical positions in a startup environment
- You have worked in Greenhouse and SeekOut
Location: This is a hybrid role based at our office located in Bothell, WA.
The salary range for this position is $80- $87.50/hr and will depend on experience and scope of work.
Compensation will vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Posted base salary figures are subject to change as new market data becomes available. Beyond base salary, total compensation includes a variable bonus and equity component and a range of benefit options found on our career site at ionq.co/jobs. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided when a candidate receives an offer of employment. Our US benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, matching 401K, unlimited PTO and paid holidays, parental/adoption leave, legal insurance, a home internet stipend, and pet insurance!
IonQ's HQ is located in College Park, Maryland, just outside of Washington DC. We are actively building out our recently opened manufacturing and production facility in Bothell, WA (near Seattle). Depending on the position, you may be required to be near one of our offices in College Park, Seattle, Toronto, Canada, and Basel, Switzerland. However, IonQ will expand into additional domestic and international geographies, so don’t let this stop you from applying!
At IonQ, we believe in fair treatment, access, opportunity, and advancement for all while striving to identify and eliminate barriers. We empower employees to thrive by fostering a culture of autonomy, productivity, and respect. We are dedicated to creating an environment where individuals can feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued.
We are committed to equity and justice. We welcome different voices and viewpoints and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ancestry, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
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. Employment with IonQ is contingent on either verifying “U.S. Person” (e.g., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum) status for export controls and government contracts work, obtaining any necessary license, and/or confirming the availability of a license exception under U.S. export controls. Please note that in the absence of confirming you are a U.S. Person for export control and government contracts work purposes, IonQ may choose not to apply for a license or decline to use a license exception (if available) for you to access export-controlled technology that may require authorization, and similarly, you may not qualify for government contracts work that requires U.S. Persons, and IonQ may decline to proceed with your application on those bases alone. Accordingly, we will have some additional questions regarding your immigration status that will be used for export control and compliance purposes, and the answers will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law.
US Non-Technical Jobs. 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. Accordingly, we will have some additional questions regarding your immigration status that will be used for export control and compliance purposes, and the answers will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law.
If you are interested in being a part of our team and mission, we encourage you to apply!
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