DevOps Engineer

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 Infleqtions 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. Youll be working in an environment that spans on-prem infrastructure lab and scientific equipment embedded systems and production software often simultaneously.

Were 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. Were 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

• 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

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.

The targeted salary range for this role is $135000 to $155000 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

Required Experience:

IC