About The Role and Team
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. Also, the Cloud Engineering Team looks after the on-prem IT infrastructure.
The primary function of this position will be to collaborate with a tight-knit team for the successful management and maintenance of IT systems and 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 server, network and on-prem infrastructure. You will troubleshoot and resolve hardware, 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. There are vast opportunities for professional growth and to make an impact within the company.
As an Infrastructure Engineer, the position will suit someone who has a strong problem-solving mindset, demonstrates critical-thinking and passion for automating tasks. Due to the nature of on-prem infrastructure, some tasks may require to be on site.
Our Team
We are one of 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 including Oxford Sciences Innovations, INKEF Capital and Octopus Ventures, and we have so far raised over £18 million equity and grant funding.
We bring together the brightest quantum engineers, integrated circuit (IC) engineers and quantum computing theoreticians 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.
Functions of the Role
Areas of internship
- Collaborate in automation for on-site and cloud-based infrastructure.
- Be a highly collaborative and outgoing individual, a keen team player that can provide excellent customer service and support
- Collaborate in the maintenance, configuration and secure operation of on-site and cloud-based infrastructure.
- Collaborate in the general IT infrastructure maintenance to optimise existing workflows and enable new ways of working.
Duration: 3-6 months, starting in early spring 2025 (flexible based on your availability and our team’s schedule).
Location: London – Islington Office.
How to apply: Ready to kick-start your cloud journey with us? We’d love to hear from you!
Please submit a CV and a cover letter to detail why you want to work with Quantum MotionTechnical interview with the relevant team (30 minutes)
Experience - Essentials
We’re on the hunt for passionate and driven individuals eager to dive into the world of Cloud Engineering! If you have strong collaboration, communication, and interpersonal skills—and a keen interest in IT and cloud computing—this internship could be the perfect fit.
Ideal candidates are pursuing or have completed a Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and are proficient in:
- Python & Shell scripting
- Software development best practices
- Installing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting endpoints & virtual servers.
Experience - Desirable
A standout applicant will also bring hands-on experience in Cloud platforms, software development, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)—along with the ability to work independently and problem-solve with confidence.
Benefits
- Be part of a creative, world-leading team
- Competitive internship salary
- 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.
