IonQ · Geneva
Manufacturing & Operationsposted 9d ago
About IonQ:
IonQ, Inc. [NYSE: IONQ] is the world’s leading quantum platform and merchant supplier - delivering integrated quantum solutions across computing, networking, sensing, and security. IonQ’s newest generation of quantum computers, the IonQ Tempo, is the latest in a line of cutting-edge systems that have been helping customers and partners including Amazon Web Services, and AstraZeneca achieve 20x performance results and accelerate innovation in drug discovery, materials science, financial modeling, logistics, cybersecurity, and defense. In 2025, the company achieved 99.99% two-qubit gate fidelity, setting a world record in quantum computing performance.
Headquartered in College Park, Maryland, IonQ has operations in California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Tennessee, Washington, Italy, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Our quantum computing services are available through all major cloud providers, while we also meet the needs of networking and sensing customers across land, sea, air, and space. IonQ is making quantum platforms more accessible and impactful than ever before.
What to expect
Reporting to the Facilities Manager you will join our Global Real Estate and Site Services team at ID Quantique in Geneva. The team is responsible for delivering safe, efficient and well-maintained working environments that support the development of world-leading quantum technologies.
As Facilities Manager, you will oversee the operational and infrastructural management of our Geneva headquarters, production facility and a satellite office in Lausanne. This is a varied, hands-on role requiring both strong facilities management expertise and the willingness to tackle practical maintenance tasks where appropriate. Working within a fast-paced, international environment, you will lead local facilities operations, manage external contractors and ensure our sites remain safe, compliant and operational at all times.
Lead facilities operations across three Swiss locations, ensuring safe, efficient and compliant working environments that support business operations.
Drive operational excellence through preventative maintenance, contractor management, budgeting, health and safety, physical security and continuous improvement.
Manage and develop the local facilities team while building strong relationships with employees, suppliers and stakeholders across the business.
What you'll be doing
You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of facilities operations across all Geneva-area locations, acting as the primary point of contact for facility-related matters. You will coordinate maintenance activities, manage vendors and projects, oversee access control and physical security, and ensure all sites comply with Swiss regulations and IonQ policies.
Alongside strategic planning and administration, you will maintain a hands-on approach by carrying out minor repairs where appropriate, responding to operational issues and supporting the wider facilities team to ensure uninterrupted service.
Manage maintenance programmes, facilities requests, contractor performance, site inspections, minor refurbishment projects, budgets, purchasing and facilities administration across multiple locations.
Own physical security, access control, emergency procedures, occupational health and safety (KOPAS), regulatory compliance and business continuity for the Geneva sites.
Lead, coach and support the local facilities team, ensuring effective prioritisation, cross-cover and consistently high service standards.
What you'll bring
You are an experienced Facilities Manager with a proven track record of managing multi-site operations within professional, industrial or technical environments. You combine practical technical knowledge with excellent organisational and communication skills, and are equally comfortable managing strategic priorities or carrying out hands-on maintenance tasks when required.
You enjoy working in a collaborative international environment, take ownership of your responsibilities and build strong relationships with colleagues, contractors and external partners.
At least five years' experience in facilities management or operations, supported by a technical background and formal qualifications in Facilities Management, building services or a related discipline, together with fluent English and French.
Experience managing facilities within industrial, manufacturing, laboratory or other technical environments, including preventative maintenance, contractor management, budgeting, compliance and health and safety.
Strong organisational, communication and IT skills, together with a hands-on approach, experience using facilities management software and a valid Category B driving licence.
You'll be a great fit with
You thrive in environments where no two days are the same and enjoy balancing strategic planning with practical problem solving. You are proactive, approachable and comfortable representing the facilities function with stakeholders at every level of the organisation.
Experience within technology, research or life sciences organisations would be advantageous, together with exposure to physical security systems and team leadership.
German language skills, experience within technology, research or life sciences organisations, and knowledge of access control or CCTV systems would be advantageous.
Previous experience supervising facilities or support staff and developing high-performing teams.
A collaborative, customer-focused approach with the flexibility and initiative to adapt to changing operational priorities.
Compensation will vary based on individual factors such as education, qualifications, and experience of the final candidate(s), specific office location, and calibration against relevant market data and internal team equity. Posted base salary figures are subject to change as new market data becomes available. Our benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, matching 401(k), unlimited PTO and paid holidays, parental/adoption leave, legal insurance, and a home technology stipend. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided when a candidate receives an offer of employment.
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!