Summary
A unique infrastructure engineering role focused on designing, deploying, and maintaining production systems that support highly specialized computing environments. The position combines automation, networking, virtualization, hardware integration, and modern infrastructure practices in a collaborative engineering setting.
Highlights
Opportunity to build and operate advanced infrastructure, work on complex engineering challenges, collaborate with multidisciplinary experts, and gain exposure to cutting-edge technologies.
Description
Systems Engineer – Quantum Infrastructure
Are you an Infrastructure or Systems Engineer looking for something genuinely different?
My client is building some of the world's most advanced quantum computing technology and is looking for a Systems Engineer to help design, build and support the critical infrastructure that powers production-scale quantum computers.
This is not a traditional IT support or infrastructure role.
You'll be working at the intersection of enterprise infrastructure, automation, networking and cutting-edge scientific hardware, collaborating with world-class engineers, physicists and software developers.
The Role
You'll play a key role in designing, deploying and maintaining the infrastructure behind highly specialised quantum computing systems, working across Linux, Windows, virtualisation, networking, automation and hardware integration.
Responsibilities include:
Building and maintaining production infrastructureConfiguring Linux and Windows serversIntegrating specialist scientific hardware with enterprise infrastructureManaging networking across laboratory and production environmentsBuilding and maintaining Infrastructure as CodeAutomating server deployment and configurationSupporting Kubernetes-based platformsTroubleshooting both infrastructure and hardware issuesWorking closely with DevOps Engineers, Software Engineers and Quantum Physicists
Technology Environment
You'll gain exposure to technologies including:
LinuxWindows ServerKubernetesDell PowerEdge (R660/R760) ServersVMware / VirtualisationTerraformAnsiblePackerInfrastructure as CodeEnterprise Networking (Cisco, Aruba, Arista)
Alongside traditional infrastructure you'll also work with specialist laboratory equipment including lasers, scientific cameras, sensors and custom hardware.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for engineers who enjoy building robust, automated infrastructure rather than simply supporting it.
You'll ideally have experience with:
Linux administrationWindows ServerInfrastructure EngineeringKubernetesVMware or virtualisationTerraform, Ansible and Infrastructure as CodeAutomation and scriptingEnterprise networkingHardware integration or server deployment
We're particularly interested in candidates who have experience owning and supporting production environments over the long term, rather than purely project-based consultancy work.
Experience building resilient, repeatable infrastructure and managing systems throughout their lifecycle will be highly valued.
Hands-on experience with physical server hardware, hardware installation, integration and troubleshooting is also important, as this role combines software, infrastructure and real-world engineering.
Experience within scientific research, advanced manufacturing, defence, high-performance computing or similar technical environments would be advantageous but isn't essential.
Why Join?
Very few engineering roles offer the opportunity to work on technology that's changing the future of computing.
You'll be joining an organisation where you'll:
Help build production quantum computersWork alongside world-leading scientists and engineersSolve unique infrastructure and automation challengesInfluence the design of next-generation infrastructureWork with cutting-edge technologies in a highly collaborative engineering cultureEnjoy excellent facilities, catered lunches and a modern working environment
This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer who enjoys solving complex infrastructure problems and wants to work on technology that very few organisations worldwide are developing.
Interested? Please Click Apply Now!
Systems Engineer – Quantum Infrastructure
