Senior DevOps Engineer (Quantum Computing)

TL;DR

Senior DevOps Engineer (Kubernetes/AWS): Designing, building, and operating hybrid infrastructure platforms spanning on-premises environments and cloud services with an accent on bare metal Kubernetes and CI/CD automation. Focus on improving system observability, scaling on-prem cluster architecture, and automating infrastructure provisioning.

Location: New Haven, CT

Salary: $124,360 – $186,540 per year

Company

D-Wave is a leader in the development and delivery of quantum computing systems, software, and services, serving as the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers.

What you will do

• Design, build, and operate bare metal Kubernetes platforms on-premises, including cluster architecture, networking, and storage.
• Develop and maintain hybrid infrastructure across on-prem and AWS cloud environments.
• Optimize CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions to enable automated, low-touch build and release processes.
• Implement infrastructure-as-code and automation solutions using Terraform and Ansible.
• Develop and mature observability platforms, including metrics, logging, dashboards, and alerting.
• Support infrastructure for hardware-integrated systems, including OS deployment and lifecycle management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 4+ years of experience in DevOps, infrastructure, or systems engineering.
• Deep experience architecting and operating bare metal Kubernetes platforms in production.
• Strong Linux system administration and troubleshooting skills in production environments.
• Proficiency with AWS, Docker, Terraform, and Ansible.
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (VLANs, routing, firewalling).

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including base pay and company ownership (equity).
• Inclusive work environment that celebrates diverse perspectives.
• Culture of accountability, empathy, and straight talk.
• Support for professional growth and empowerment through coaching and leadership.