Quantum computing holds the promise of humanity’s mastery over the natural
world, but only if we can build a real quantum computer. PsiQuantum is on a
mission to build the first real, useful quantum computers, capable of delivering
the world-changing applications that the technology has long promised. We know
that means we will need to build a system with roughly 1 million qubits that
supports fault tolerant error correction within a scalable architecture, and a
data center footprint.
By harnessing the laws of quantum physics, quantum computers can provide
exponential performance increases over today’s most powerful supercomputers,
offering the potential for extraordinary advances across a broad range of
industries including climate, energy, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, finance,
agriculture, transportation, materials design, and many more.
PsiQuantum has determined the fastest path to delivering a useful quantum
computer, years earlier than the rest of the industry. Our architecture is based
on silicon photonics which gives us the ability to produce our components at
Tier-1 semiconductor fabs such as GlobalFoundries where we leverage high-volume
semiconductor manufacturing processes, the same processes that are already
producing billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics applications.
We also benefit from the quantum mechanics reality that photons don’t feel heat
or electromagnetic interference, allowing us to take advantage of existing
cryogenic cooling systems and industry standard fiber connectivity.
In 2024, PsiQuantum announced two government-funded projects to support the
build-out of our first Quantum Data Centers and utility-scale quantum computers
in Brisbane, Australia and Chicago, Illinois. Both projects are backed by
nations that understand quantum computing’s potential impact and the need to
scale this technology to unlock that potential. And we won’t just be building
the hardware, but also the fault tolerant quantum applications that will provide
industry-transforming results.
Quantum computing is not just an evolution of the decades-old advancement in
compute power. It provides the key to mastering our future, not merely
discovering it. The potential is enormous, and we have the plan to make it real.
Come join us.
There’s much more work to be done and we are looking for exceptional talent to
join us on this extraordinary journey!
Team Overview
PsiQuantum’s Quantum Applications Software Team is dedicated to creating a
software environment where quantum application developers can discover, build,
utilize, optimize, and visualize large-scale quantum algorithms for classically
intractable problems. As we continue to scale, we’re building out a DevOps
function that bridges classical software DevOps best practices with cutting-edge
quantum software development.
Role Overview
We seek a Platform Engineer with deep expertise in AWS infrastructure,
Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and CI/CD automation to architect and maintain
scalable, secure systems. This hands-on role bridges engineering and
operations—you’ll build foundational IaC frameworks, enforce security rigor, and
collaborate with QA/development teams to ensure reliability, observability, and
rapid iteration.
You’ll have the opportunity to:
- Build and own critical infrastructure using Terraform, AWS CDK, and Pulumi,
balancing developer agility with enterprise-grade security.
- Champion DevOps practices by automating workflows, hardening CI/CD pipelines,
and implementing proactive monitoring.
- Partner with cross-functional teams (QA, product, engineering) to align
infrastructure with compliance, scalability, and uptime goals.
Responsibilities:
- Design and Maintain IaC Foundations: Write modular, reusable Terraform/Pulumi
code to provision AWS services (EKS, RDS, VPC, etc.), ensuring multi-account
networking and cross-environment parity.
- Automate CI/CD Pipelines: Oversee GitLab CI workflows (builds, tests,
deployments) and integrate security checks (IAM, KMS) into every stage.
- Collaborate on System Reliability: Partner with QA teams to design testable
infrastructure, debug deployment failures, and validate pre/post-deployment
system health.
- Implement Observability: Deploy monitoring/logging tools (e.g., CloudWatch,
Prometheus, Grafana) to preempt issues, optimize performance, and ensure SLA
compliance.
- Enforce Security Best Practices: Embed authentication/authorization controls
(Okta, IAM) and compliance standards (e.g., public sector requirements) into
infrastructure design.
- Document and Iterate: Create runbooks for incident response, disaster
recovery, and infrastructure scaling to minimize downtime.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years in DevOps/Platform Engineering with hands-on AWS expertise (EKS,
IAM, VPC, S3) and multi-account networking (transit gateways, peering,
security groups).
- Proven IaC Experience: Designed and deployed production infrastructure using
Terraform and Pulumi/AWS CDK.
- CI/CD Ownership: Built and maintained GitLab CI/GitHub Actions pipelines with
artifact management, rollback strategies, and parallelized jobs.
- Containerization & Microservices: Shipped Dockerized apps on ECS/EKS and
serverless workloads (Lambda, API Gateway) with zero-downtime deployments.
- Agile/Scrum Fluency: Collaborated in sprint-based teams to prioritize
infrastructure work alongside feature development.
- Multi-Environment Governance: Managed dev/staging/prod parity using IaC,
feature flags, and environment-specific configurations.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Database Optimization: Tuned RDS/DynamoDB/Redis clusters for scalability and
low-latency access.
- Security & Compliance: Implemented Auth0/Okta, KMS encryption, or
FedRAMP/IRAP-aligned systems for public sector clients.
- HPC/Advanced Compute: Deployed domain-specific containerization
(Apptainer/Singularity) or managed GPU/ML clusters.
- AWS Certifications: Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer, or Security
Specialty certifications.
- Scripting Proficiency: Python/Bash for automation, tooling, or glue code.
- Quantum Curiosity: Exposure to quantum SDKs (Qiskit/Cirq) or hybrid
classical-quantum workflows.
PsiQuantum provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and
employees. PsiQuantum does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race,
color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical
conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry,
citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status,
marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic
information, or any other basis protected by applicable laws.
Note: PsiQuantum will only reach out to you using an official PsiQuantum email
address and will never ask you for bank account information as part of the
interview process. Please report any suspicious activity to
recruiting@psiquantum.com [recruiting@psiquantum.com].
We are not accepting unsolicited resumes from employment agencies.
The ranges below reflect the target ranges for a new hire base salary. One is
for the Bay Area (within 50 miles of HQ, Palo Alto), the second one (if
applicable) is for elsewhere in the US (beyond 50 miles of HQ, Palo Alto). If
there is only one range, it is for the specific location of where the position
will be located. Actual compensation may vary outside of these ranges and is
dependent on various factors including but not limited to a candidate's
qualifications including relevant education and training, competencies,
experience, geographic location, and business needs. Base pay is only one part
of the total compensation package. Full time roles are eligible for equity and
benefits. Base pay is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
U.S. Base Pay Range
$120,000—$180,000 USD
Bay Area Pay Range
$120,000—$180,000 USD
