System Reliability Engineer - Quantum Computing

Overview

Quantinuum is seeking to hire a System Reliability Engineer for our Cambridge-based cloud platform, Quantinuum Nexus. The role focuses on ensuring performance and reliability of the Nexus service, supporting quantum researchers at every stage of an experiment.Responsibilities

Manage Kubernetes environments (e.g., Amazon EKS) and the distributed systems built on top of them; oversee architecture, performance, security, and cost.Use tools such as Helm, Karpenter, and k9s to deploy and operate the platform.Collect logs, traces, and metrics via OpenTelemetry and make readings available in AWS products (e.g., CloudWatch, X-Ray) to ensure Nexus meets performance and reliability standards.Diagnose issues during outages: monitor, report, and determine root causes; read production code to correlate with monitoring data; collaborate with development teams to provide information needed to resolve issues quickly.Qualifications

Experience with Kubernetes and Docker.Experience collecting logs, traces, and metrics for distributed systems.Experience using AWS CloudWatch to locate bugs and performance issues.Experience improving declarative Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform.Experience working on cloud-based systems where uptime and reliability are crucial.Professional experience with Python.Desirable

Experience with PostgreSQL.Experience working in a continuous deployment environment.Experience with triaging and debugging issues in code.Familiarity with the OpenTelemetry standard and SDKs.What is in it for you?

Working alongside a highly talented team in the quantum computing industry. We offer a highly competitive package, equity, 28 days of paid holiday (in addition to public holidays), a workplace pension, flexible working, and enhanced parental and adoption benefits.About Us

Science Led, Enterprise Driven – Accelerating Quantum ComputingQuantinuum is the world’s largest integrated quantum company, pioneering powerful quantum computers and advanced software solutions. Quantinuum’s technology drives breakthroughs in materials discovery, cybersecurity, and next-gen quantum AI. With approximately 600 employees, including 370+ scientists and engineers, Quantinuum leads the quantum computing revolution across continents. We unite best-in-class software with high-fidelity hardware to accelerate quantum computing. With integrated full-stack technology, our world-class team is rapidly scaling quantum computing. We’re hiring the world’s best talent to make it happen. Join us!Quantinuum recently secured $300m in funding. For more, visit our news pages: https://www.quantinuum.com/newsPlease note that employment with us is subject to successfully passing our pre-employment screening checks. We are an inclusive equal opportunity employer. You will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.Job Details

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