Senior Software Infrastructure Engineer (DevOps)

Quantum Motion
London, United Kingdom
2 months ago
Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Seniority
Senior
Posted
17 Feb 2026 (2 months ago)

About The Role and Team

Quantum Motion is a fast-growing quantum computing scale-up based in London founded by internationally renowned researchers from UCL and Oxford University with over 40 years’ experience in developing qubits and quantum computing architectures. Bringing together state-of-the-art cryogenic facilities and an outstanding interdisciplinary team, we are developing quantum processors based on industrial-grade silicon chips, with the potential to radically transform computing power in areas such as materials modelling, medicine, artificial intelligence and more.

Our Team

Since 2021 our team has been listed every year in the“Top 100 Startups worth watching” in the EE Times in 2021 and 2022, and our technology breakthroughs have been featured in The Telegraph, BBC and the New Statesman. Our founders are internationally renowned researchers from UCL and Oxford University who have pioneered the development of qubits and quantum computing architectures. Our chairman is the co-founder of Cadence and Synopsys, the two leading companies in the area of Electronic Design Automation. We’re backed by a team of top-tier investors including Bosch Ventures, Porsche SE, Sony Innovation Fund, Oxford Sciences Innovations, INKEF Capital and Octopus Ventures, and we have so far raised over £62 million in equity and grant funding.

We bring together the brightest quantum engineers, integrated circuit (IC) engineers, quantum computing theoreticians and software engineers to create a unique, world-leading team, working together closely to maximise our combined expertise. Our collaborative and interdisciplinary culture is an ideal fit for anyone who thrives in a cutting-edge research and development environment focused on tackling big challenges and contributing to the development of scalable quantum computers based on silicon technology.

Our team of 100+ is based across London, Oxford, San Sebastián and Sydney, with our primary hub in Islington (London).

Functions of the Role

TheCloud Engineering Teambuilds cloud-based solutions, supports the cloud platform and helps to drive its adoption and expansion while also collaborating with other teams. Furthermore, theCloud Engineering Team looks after the on-prem IT infrastructure.

The primary function of this position will be to take responsibility for the successful development, management and maintenance of software services to ensure that the production services perform effectively, while maintaining a high level of internal customer satisfaction. This includes developing, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing key functional areas, particularly internal applications and servers in a hybrid infrastructure. You will develop, troubleshoot and resolve software and process problems in a timely and effective fashion.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to be an early employee at a start-up shaping the future of quantum computing, and in particular to form a new team within the company. There are vast opportunities for professional growth and to make an impact within the company.

As aSenior Software Infrastructure Engineer, the position will suit someone who has a strong software background and problem-solving mindset, demonstrates critical-thinking and passion for automating tasks. Due to the nature of hybrid infrastructure, some tasks may require to be on site. Whilst our primary hub is in London, we will consider candidates who can work out of our Oxford or San Sebastian locations.

Experience - Essentials

  • Translate complex business requirements into scalable, high-availability software architectures.
  • Lead the evolution of a robust hybrid-cloud environment, optimizing the interplay between on-premises servers and cloud services for maximum performance and cost-efficiency.
  • Drive a "manual-work-as-a-bug" culture by developing automation for application deployment, monitoring, and self-healing systems.
  • Establish best practices for writing modular, performant, and maintainable code. Conduct rigorous peer reviews and mentor junior engineers to elevate the team's collective technical bar.
  • Design and oversee comprehensive testing strategies to ensure high-level service reliability and seamless CI/CD pipelines.
  • Act as a technical consultant to internal business units, translating technical constraints into business opportunities and ensuring a high-touch customer service experience.

Experience - Desirable

  • Experience designing and versioning robust RESTful or GraphQL APIs that serve as the backbone for internal business applications.
  • Expert knowledge of microservices vs. monolithic architectures, and when to utilize event-driven patterns.
  • Experience designing and versioning robust RESTful or GraphQL APIs that serve as the backbone for internal business applications.
  • Advanced proficiency in Terraform, CDK, or CloudFormation to ensure infrastructure is version-controlled and reproducible.
  • Proficiency in implementing full-stack observability using tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK Stack.

Benefits

● Be part of a creative, world-leading team
● Competitive salary and share options scheme
● Choose your own laptop/kit
● Flexible working

EEO Statement

Quantum Motion is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate based on age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, colour, religion, disability status, marital status, pregnancy, gender reassignment or any other protected characteristics covered by the Equality Act 2010.

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