
Quantum Motion · London, UK
ABOUT THE ROLE AND TEAM Quantum Motion is a fast-growing quantum computing start-up based in London. We are developing quantum processors based on industrial-g...
Quantum Motion is a fast-growing quantum computing start-up based in London. We are developing quantum processors based on
industrial-grade silicon chips, with the potential to radically transform computing power in areas such as materials modelling,
medicine, artificial intelligence and more. We have recently moved into a new office in Islington with state of the art cryogenic
facilities and have an outstanding interdisciplinary team spanning quantum physics to IC design.
Since 2021 our team has been listed every year in the “Top 100 Startups worth watching” in the EE Times, and our technology
breakthroughs have been featured in The Telegraph, BBC and the New Statesman. Our founders are internationally renowned
researchers from UCL and Oxford University who have pioneered the development of qubits and quantum computing architectures. Our
chairman is the co-founder of Cadence and Synopsys, the two leading companies in the area of Electronic Design Automation. We’re
backed by a team of top-tier investors, and we have recently closed our Series C funding of $160 million.
We bring together the brightest quantum engineers, integrated circuit (IC) engineers, quantum computing theoreticians and software
engineers to create a unique, world-leading team, working together closely to maximise our combined expertise. Our collaborative
and interdisciplinary culture is an ideal fit for anyone who thrives in a cutting-edge research and development environment
focused on tackling big challenges and contributing to the development of scalable quantum computers based on silicon technology.
Our team of 100+ is based in Oxford and London, with a centre of mass in our Islington lab.
The IC Team is responsible for the design and test of the integrated circuits which operate at deep-cryogenic temperatures and
interact with the qubits. This role is a unique chance to work at the bleeding edge of technology development where you will
measure, optimise, and analyse the performance of innovative circuits to tackle the engineering challenge of implementing a
large-scale quantum computer in silicon.
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to be an early employee at a start-up shaping the future of quantum computing. There are
vast opportunities for professional growth and to make an impact within the company.
performance data-converters in CMOS technology.
team to achieve the project goals.
Quantum Motion is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate based on age, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, race, colour, religion, disability status, marital status, pregnancy, gender reassignment or any
other protected characteristics covered by the Equality Act 2010
ABOUT THE ROLE AND TEAM Quantum Motion is a fast-growing quantum computing scale-up based in London founded by internationally renowned researchers from UCL and Oxford University with over 40 years’ experience in developing qubits and quantum computing architectures. Bringing together state-of- the-art cryogenic facilities and an outstanding interdisciplinary team, we are developing quantum processors based on industrial-grade silicon chips, with the potential to radically transform computing power in areas such as materials modelling, medicine, artificial intelligence and more. OUR TEAM Since 2021 our team has been listed every year in the “Top 100 Startups worth watching” in the EE Times in 2021 and 2022, and our technology breakthroughs have been featured in The Telegraph, BBC and the New Statesman. Our founders are internationally renowned researchers from UCL and Oxford University who have pioneered the development of qubits and quantum computing architectures. Our chairman is the co-founder of Cadence and Synopsys, the two leading companies in the area of Electronic Design Automation. We’re backed by a team of top-tier investors, and we have recently closed our Series C funding of $160 million. We bring together the brightest quantum engineers, integrated circuit (IC) engineers, quantum computing theoreticians and software engineers to create a unique, world-leading team, working together closely to maximise our combined expertise. Our collaborative and interdisciplinary culture is an ideal fit for anyone who thrives in a cutting-edge research and development environment focused on tackling big challenges and contributing to the development of scalable quantum computers based on silicon technology. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to be an employee at a scale-up shaping the future of quantum computing. There are vast opportunities for professional growth and to make an impact within the company. Our team of 100+ is based across London, Oxford, San Sebastián and Sydney, with our primary hub in Islington (London). FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE The Cloud Engineering Team builds cloud-based solutions, supports the cloud platform and helps to drive its adoption and expansion while also collaborating with other teams. Furthermore, the Cloud Engineering Team looks after the on-prem IT infrastructure. The primary function of this position will be to take responsibility for the successful development, management and maintenance of software services to ensure that the production services perform effectively, while maintaining a high level of internal customer satisfaction. This includes developing, maintaining, supporting, and optimising key functional areas, particularly internal applications and servers in a hybrid infrastructure. You will develop, troubleshoot and resolve software and process problems in a timely and effective fashion. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to be an early employee at a start-up shaping the future of quantum computing, and in particular to form a new team within the company. There are vast opportunities for professional growth and to make an impact within the company. As a Senior DevOps Engineer, you will bridge the gap between high-level strategy and hands-on execution. This role requires a robust software engineering background, a diagnostic problem-solving mindset, and a relentless passion for automation. Given our hybrid footprint, this position offers the unique challenge of managing both cloud-native services and physical on-site infrastructure. Functions of the Role * Design, provision, and manage large-scale, highly available cloud infrastructure platforms, optimizing for heavy compute workloads and high-concurrency applications. * Implement and maintain modular IaC (Terraform or CloudFormation) to automate the provisioning of secure, low-latency, and multi-region cloud environments. * Architect and maintain high-performance, high-IOPS cloud storage solutions, ensuring seamless data synchronisation, backup strategies, and optimal throughput. * Automate the deployment, configuration, and auto-scaling of workload orchestrators, container platforms, and core service components to ensure high resource utilisation and cost efficiency. * Enforce strict security protocols across all environments by implementing Zero Trust architectures, secure IAM roles, and automated configuration management (e.g., Ansible, Packer) for hardened OS images. * Provide expert-level support for complex infrastructure and platform issues, documenting automated workflows and mentoring junior team members on cloud-native best practices. EXPERIENCE - ESSENTIALS * Proven track record of architecting, deploying, and maintaining production-grade, highly scalable workloads on AWS. * Deep expertise in Terraform (preferred) and CloudFormation for building modular, version-controlled infrastructure environments. * Solid knowledge of high-performance and distributed cloud storage solutions (e.g., Amazon FSx, EFS, EBS, NetApp ONTAP). * Expert-level proficiency with Enterprise Linux distributions (RHEL/Rocky/Ubuntu) and systems-level troubleshooting. * Professional proficiency in Python or Bash for building automation tooling, custom monitoring scripts, and complex system integrations. * Deep understanding of enterprise IAM patterns, including Active Directory/LDAP integration for consistent access control across hybrid environments. * Ability to translate complex infrastructural scaling decisions into actionable guidance for development teams and cost-benefit updates for leadership. EXPERIENCE - DESIRABLE * Proven track record of architecting and deploying production HPC workloads on AWS using AWS ParallelCluster, SOCA or custom Slurm fleets. * Ability to architect for maximum cost efficiency, implementing automated spot-instance utilization, auto-scaling strategies, and Savings Plans optimization. * Proficiency in monitoring infrastructure health and application performance using tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, or CloudWatch, with a focus on identifying bottlenecks. * Experience designing and implementing automated CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Jenkins) for software and infrastructure deployment. * Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional, or AWS Certified Advanced Networking. BENEFITS ● Be part of a creative, world-leading team ● Competitive salary and share options scheme ● Contributory pension scheme ● Private Medical Insurance ● Choose your own laptop/kit ● Life Assurance ● Cycle-to-work Scheme ● Flexible working ● Central London location EEO STATEMENT Quantum Motion is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate based on age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, colour, religion, disability status, marital status, pregnancy, gender reassignment or any other protected characteristics covered by the Equality Act 2010.
ABOUT THE ROLE AND TEAM Quantum Motion is a fast-growing quantum computing scale-up based in London founded by internationally renowned researchers from UCL and Oxford University with over 40 years’ experience in developing qubits and quantum computing architectures. Bringing together state-of-the-art cryogenic facilities and an outstanding interdisciplinary team, we are developing quantum processors based on industrial-grade silicon chips, with the potential to radically transform computing power in areas such as materials modelling, medicine, artificial intelligence and more. OUR TEAM Since 2021 our team has been listed every year in the “Top 100 Startups worth watching” in the EE Times in 2021 and 2022, and our technology breakthroughs have been featured in The Telegraph, BBC and the New Statesman. Our founders are internationally renowned researchers from UCL and Oxford University who have pioneered the development of qubits and quantum computing architectures. Our chairman is the co-founder of Cadence and Synopsys, the two leading companies in the area of Electronic Design Automation. We’re backed by a team of top-tier investors, and we have recently closed our Series C funding of $160 million. We bring together the brightest quantum engineers, integrated circuit (IC) engineers, quantum computing theoreticians and software engineers to create a unique, world-leading team, working together closely to maximise our combined expertise. Our collaborative and interdisciplinary culture is an ideal fit for anyone who thrives in a cutting-edge research and development environment focused on tackling big challenges and contributing to the development of scalable quantum computers based on silicon technology. Our team of 100+ is based across London, Oxford, San Sebastián and Sydney, with our primary hub in Islington (London). FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE The Cloud Engineering Team builds cloud-based solutions, supports the cloud platform and helps to drive its adoption and expansion while also collaborating with other teams. Furthermore, the Cloud Engineering Team looks after the on-prem IT infrastructure. The primary function of this position will be to take responsibility for the successful development, management and maintenance of software services to ensure that the production services perform effectively, while maintaining a high level of internal customer satisfaction. This includes developing, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing key functional areas, particularly internal applications and servers in a hybrid infrastructure. You will develop, troubleshoot and resolve software and process problems in a timely and effective fashion. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to be an early employee at a start-up shaping the future of quantum computing, and in particular to form a new team within the company. There are vast opportunities for professional growth and to make an impact within the company. As a Senior Software Infrastructure Engineer, the position will suit someone who has a strong software background and problem-solving mindset, demonstrates critical-thinking and passion for automating tasks. Due to the nature of hybrid infrastructure, some tasks may require to be on site. Whilst our primary hub is in London, we will consider candidates who can work out of our Oxford or San Sebastian locations. EXPERIENCE - ESSENTIALS * Translate complex business requirements into scalable, high-availability software architectures. * Lead the evolution of a robust hybrid-cloud environment, optimizing the interplay between on-premises servers and cloud services for maximum performance and cost-efficiency. * Drive a "manual-work-as-a-bug" culture by developing automation for application deployment, monitoring, and self-healing systems. * Establish best practices for writing modular, performant, and maintainable code. Conduct rigorous peer reviews and mentor junior engineers to elevate the team's collective technical bar. * Design and oversee comprehensive testing strategies to ensure high-level service reliability and seamless CI/CD pipelines. * Act as a technical consultant to internal business units, translating technical constraints into business opportunities and ensuring a high-touch customer service experience. EXPERIENCE - DESIRABLE * Experience designing and versioning robust RESTful or GraphQL APIs that serve as the backbone for internal business applications. * Expert knowledge of microservices vs. monolithic architectures, and when to utilize event-driven patterns. * Experience designing and versioning robust RESTful or GraphQL APIs that serve as the backbone for internal business applications. * Advanced proficiency in Terraform, CDK, or CloudFormation to ensure infrastructure is version-controlled and reproducible. * Proficiency in implementing full-stack observability using tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK Stack. BENEFITS ● Be part of a creative, world-leading team ● Competitive salary and share options scheme ● Choose your own laptop/kit ● Flexible working EEO STATEMENT Quantum Motion is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy and maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws (including the UK Equality Act 2010 and Spanish Employment Law).
YOUR PROFILE We are looking for a Head of Data to lead the strategy, architecture, and execution of our unified data platform. As our data footprint grows across on-premises infrastructure, VPCs, and our own SaaS instances, we need a leader who can first help build the strategy to bring it all together and then get their hands dirty executing on it. You will own the vision for how we collect, organize, govern, and leverage our data assets, so that we can productionise them and provide insights to our customers that they could not get anywhere else. You'll build and lead a small but growing team of Data and Database Engineers and work cross-functionally with your teammates from Product Technology, and the rest of business, to turn raw data into strategic value. WHAT YOU'LL DO * Define and execute the company's data platform strategy, with a focus on unifying disparate data sources into a scalable, reliable data lake /lakehouse architecture * Architect and oversee the build of a unified data platform spanning on-prem, cloud, and customer-side environments * Evaluate, select, and implement the right tools and platforms (e.g.,Snowflake, DB2, dbt, Airflow or equivalent) * Stay hands-on! Contribute directly to design decisions, data modeling, pipeline development, and platform builds alongside the team * Lead, grow, and mentor a Data team. You are the one to set the direction and its expansion * Define and enforce data governance, quality, and security standards across all data environments * Partner with the CPTO, Technology Director and Senior Leadership to translate business needs into data infrastructure investments and roadmaps * Establish observability and monitoring practices to ensure platform reliability and data integrity * Drive a culture of data democratization by making data accessible, trustworthy, and actionable across the organizationand to our customers * Work with the CPTO and Product Lead to create a roadmap that provides practical, well thought out, but ambitious value to our customers WHAT YOU BRING * 10+ years of experience in data engineering, data architecture, or a related field, with at least 2–3 years in a senior leadership or director-level role * Proven experience designing and building unified data platforms or data lake/lakehouse solutions in complex, multi-environment settings (on-prem + cloud + edge/customer-side) * Deep hands-on expertise with enterprise data platforms such as Snowflake, IBM DB2, Databricks, Redshift, BigQuery, or similar * Strong background in data modeling, ETL/ELT pipeline design, and large-scale data architecture * Experience managing and developing engineering teams, with a track record of hiring, coaching, and retaining strong technical talent * Ability to operate at both the strategic and execution level - this is explicitly a hands-on role * Solid understanding of data governance, security, and compliance best practices. BONUS POINTS FOR * Experience working with distributed or hybrid data environments where data lives partially on customer infrastructure * Familiarity with modern data stack tooling: dbt, Apache Airflow, Spark, Kafka, or similar * Exposure to data mesh or data fabric architectural patterns * Background in building self-serve analytics capabilities and BI tooling (e.g., Looker, Tableau, Metabase) * Experience in a scale-up or growth-stage company where building from scratch is the norm * Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and their managed data services WORKING LOCATION * UK - Remote * Zagreb (Croatia) - Hybrid * The Hague (Netherlands) - Hybrid WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING WITH US * Work in a fast-growing and interesting industry * Flexible work that best fits your needs and the role * Competitive compensation with some nice additional perks * Continuous improvement and learning opportunities to grow your career * Team activities, not the usual one just to look nice on social media but what our team choose and ask for * A great team of engaged passionate and helpful people