DevOps Engineer (Quantum Computing)

Infleqtion; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 135,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Matching

Relocation assistance

HSA

Paid time off

Life and AD&D Insurance

Job summary

Infleqtion is hiring a DevOps / Platform Engineer to support control system software for quantum computers. You will work with software, embedded, and physics teams to build and maintain infrastructure, automation, and tooling across on-prem, lab, and production environments.

This role emphasizes practical solutions, evolving systems from early stages to robust platforms, with a focus on reliability, security, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in DevOps, Platform Engineering, or SRE roles; Senior level considered.
• Strong Linux system administration experience.
• Experience operating on-prem or hybrid infrastructure.
• Hands-on knowledge of virtualization, networking, NAS/SAN.
• Experience writing and debugging automation (Python, Bash).
• Ability to troubleshoot across software, OS, networking, storage, and hardware.
• Clear communicator with ability to document systems and participate in design discussions.

Responsibilities

• Build and operate on-prem and hybrid infrastructure for quantum platforms.
• Administer Linux systems in production and research environments.
• Manage servers, virtualization, and capacity from bare metal through VMs.
• Design and troubleshoot networking across compute systems and labs.
• Work with NAS/SAN and shared storage for high-throughput workloads.
• Develop and maintain automation for provisioning, testing, and deployment.
• Apply infrastructure-as-code and configuration management practices.
• Support and integrate networked lab equipment and IoT devices.
• Collaborate across disciplines to support testing, deployment, and operations.
• Participate in incident response and drive reliability improvements.
• Incorporate security and hardening as systems mature.

Skills

Linux admin

On-prem infra

Virtualization

Networking

NAS/SAN

Automation

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Tools

VMware

Proxmox

KVM

Ansible

Terraform

GitLab CI

Job description

Description

Infleqtion is on a mission to commercialize atom-based quantum technologies that deliver orders-of-magnitude improvements in sensing and computing applications. We are seeking self-motivated, energetic individuals with exceptional problem-solving and technical skills to help drive our Quantum Computing mission forward.

At Infleqtion we embrace a startup mentality driven by results, urgency, and customer-focused innovation:

• We break down barriers between disciplines, stepping in wherever we can make the biggest impact.
• We thrive in uncertainty, embracing challenges as opportunities.
• We move quickly to prototype while never losing sight of the critical importance of systems engineering process and attention to detail.
• We take bold, calculated risks to drive progress.

Infleqtion is seeking a DevOps / Platform Engineer to support the teams building the control system software for Infleqtion's quantum computers. This role works closely with software engineers, embedded systems engineers, and physicists to accelerate technology development by building and maintaining the infrastructure, automation, and tooling that underpin our systems.

This is a highly technical, hands-on role supporting cutting-edge quantum computing systems, where requirements evolve quickly and the "right" solution is not always obvious at the outset. You'll be working in an environment that spans on-prem infrastructure, lab and scientific equipment, embedded systems, and production software, often simultaneously.

We're looking for engineers who are comfortable operating in uncertainty, who enjoy solving concrete problems, and who can help evolve systems from early solutions into robust, production-quality platforms over time. We're open to candidates with different experience levels; strong fundamentals, curiosity, and the ability to learn quickly matter more than having every skill listed.

Job Responsibilities

• Build and operate on-prem and hybrid infrastructure supporting quantum computing platforms
• Administer Linux systems in both production and research environments
• Manage servers, virtualization, and capacity from bare metal through VMs
• Design, operate, and troubleshoot networking across compute systems, labs, and connected devices
• Work with NAS/SAN and shared storage technologies to support stateful, high-throughput workloads
• Develop and maintain automation for provisioning, configuration, testing, and deployment
• Apply infrastructure-as-code and configuration management practices
• Support and integrate networked lab equipment, IoT-style devices, and specialized hardware
• Collaborate across disciplines to support testing, deployment, and operational workflows
• Participate in incident response and help drive iterative reliability and operability improvements
• Incorporate security, hardening, and operational best practices as systems mature

How We Build Systems

Our work sits on the bleeding edge of technology. We often start with incomplete requirements and evolving constraints, especially when supporting new quantum hardware and control systems. We prioritize making progress with sound engineering judgment, then strengthening and refining solutions as systems stabilize and scale.

This role rewards engineers who are comfortable choosing practical tools, adapting quickly, and improving systems incrementally rather than waiting for a perfect design.

How We Work

• Small, highly technical, and collaborative team
• Close interaction between infrastructure, software, hardware, and research groups
• Tool-aware and pragmatic, with a focus on outcomes
• Emphasis on building clear documentation, shared understanding, and steady operational improvement over time.

Why This Role

• Direct impact on the infrastructure behind next-generation quantum computers
• Opportunity to work across software, hardware, networking, storage, and embedded systems
• A technically challenging environment where adaptability and judgment matter
• Room to grow with the team as systems and platforms evolve
• Competitive compensation and benefits

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in DevOps, Platform Engineering, or SRE roles If you have substantially more experience than this and are excited to apply, please do — we will also consider hiring at the Senior DevOps Engineer level.
• Strong Linux system administration experience
• Meaningful experience operating on-prem or hybrid infrastructure
• Hands-on knowledge of:
  • Virtualization platforms (VMware, Proxmox, KVM, etc.)
  • Networking fundamentals (VLANs, routing, firewalling, DNS, DHCP, TLS)
  • NAS/SAN and shared storage systems
• Experience writing and debugging automation in Python, Bash, or similar languages
• Ability to troubleshoot issues spanning software, OS, networking, storage, and hardware
• Clear communicator who can document systems and participate in design discussions

Nice to Have

• Experience with infrastructure-as-code and configuration management (Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, Chef, or similar)
• Experience with CI/CD systems such as GitLab CI or equivalent
• Database administration experience, especially PostgreSQL, TimescaleDB, InfluxDB or similar time-series databases
• Exposure to security, compliance, or regulated environments, including:
  • EAR / ITAR considerations
  • Secure system design or audit readiness
• Experience with networked devices, IoT, or scientific / lab equipment
• Familiarity with embedded software environments, including Yocto, Vivado, and cross-compilation workflows
• Some experience administering Windows Server environments

NOTE: No relocation assistance provided for this role.

Location

Boulder, CO

This position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Please note that any offer for employment may be conditioned on authorization to receive software or technology controlled under these U.S. export control laws and regulations without sponsorship for an export license.

Benefits

The targeted salary range for this role is $135,000 to $155,000 on an annualized basis plus eligibility to participate in our annual incentive plan.

In addition to your base compensation, we offer a generous Total Rewards program which includes:

• 100% company paid Employee coverage for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Short/Long Term Disability insurance programs
• Employer funded Health Savings Account
• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• Relocation assistance
• 401(k) Matching Programs
• Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Flexible Healthcare Savings Account
• Paid FMLA Leave
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Employer Assistance Program
• Student Loan Repayment