Research DevOps Engineer, Software

Job Description

Job Title: Research DevOps Engineer, Software, Center for Quantum Computing. Location: Pasadena, California, San Francisco, California, USA

The role focuses on improving the research software lifecycle through automation, standardization, and managing hybrid infrastructure that includes both cloud systems and physical lab hardware.

Responsibilities:

• Design and maintain standardized and reproducible development environments for research teams
• Manage dependencies, builds, and releases across multiple research software projects
• Build and improve CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment;
• Manage hybrid infrastructure across cloud services and on-premise laboratory systems
• Automate infrastructure using tools such as Docker and AWS CDK
• Maintain high security standards while supporting fast-paced research development
• Implement monitoring and observability tools for system reliability and debugging
• Support team members through documentation, mentoring, and best practices

Qualifications:

• 3 or more years of professional software development experience (excluding internships)
• Strong programming experience in at least one modern language, including Python
• Experience working with Linux or Unix systems
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and build systems
• Experience using infrastructure-as-code tools to deploy cloud services
• Understanding of the full software development lifecycle;
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a research-focused team environment

Preferred:

• Experience working with scientists or researchers
• Experience with AWS services and tools such as AWS CDK
• Experience with DevSecOps tools, including GitLab
• Experience creating reproducible Python environments;
• Experience with AWS on-premise hardware solutions such as Outposts
• Knowledge of networking and network security fundamentals
• Experience with Kubernetes or high-performance computing systems
• Background in experimental physics or quantum computing

Benefits and Compensation:

• Base salary range:
  • Pasadena, CA: USD 129,200 to 174,800 per year
  • San Francisco, CA: USD 148,700 to 201,200 per year
• Sign-on bonus and restricted stock units included;
• Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision
• Mental health support and employee assistance programs
• 401(k) with company matching
• Paid time off and parental leave
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement programs