System Reliability Engineer - Quantum Computing, London
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Client:
Location:
London, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
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Job Views:
2
Posted:
19.05.2025
Expiry Date:
03.07.2025
Job Description:
Quantinuum is seeking to hire a System Reliability Engineer for our Cambridge-based cloud platform, Quantinuum Nexus. Our team supports quantum researchers at every stage of an experiment, making working on quantum computers as easy as sending an email.
The successful candidate will be an expert in managed Kubernetes instances such as Amazon EKS and the distributed systems built on them. Managing architecture, performance, security, and cost will be core responsibilities. Experience with tools like Helm, Karpenter, and k9s is essential.
Experience with collecting logs, traces, and metrics via Opentelemetry, and making those available through AWS products like X-Ray and CloudWatch, is required. These readings will be used to ensure Nexus meets high standards for performance and reliability, or to guide improvements.
You will be active in reporting, monitoring, and diagnosing issues and outages. Programming experience to understand production code and correlate it with monitoring data is necessary. You will work closely with the development team to resolve issues swiftly.
The ideal candidate will have:
Experience with Kubernetes and Docker
Experience collecting logs, traces, and metrics for distributed systems
Experience using AWS CloudWatch to identify bugs and performance issues
Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform
Experience working on cloud-based systems where uptime is critical
It would be desirable to have:
Experience with PostgreSQL
Experience in continuous deployment environments
Debugging and troubleshooting skills in code
Professional experience with Python
Familiarity with OpenTelemetry standards and SDKs
What is in it for you?
Work with a talented team in the quantum computing industry. We offer a competitive package, equity, 28 days of paid holiday (plus public holidays), a workplace pension, flexible working, and enhanced parental and adoption benefits.
About Us:
Science Led, Enterprise Driven – Accelerating Quantum Computing
Quantinuum is the world’s largest integrated quantum company, pioneering quantum computers and software solutions. Our technology advances materials discovery, cybersecurity, and quantum AI. With around 500 employees, including 370+ scientists and engineers, we lead the quantum revolution globally.
Recently securing $300m in funding, learn more at our news pages:
Employment is subject to pre-employment screening. We are an inclusive, equal-opportunity employer, considering applicants regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.
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