Quantum Circuits, Inc. · 3 months ago
Senior Cloud Architect (AWS)
New Haven, CT
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
7+ years expQuantum Circuits Inc. is building the world’s first truly algorithmic quantum computers to achieve transformational computing capabilities. They are seeking a highly skilled and self-motivated Senior Cloud Architect to lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of their cloud infrastructure.
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Responsibilities
Design and implement secure, scalable, and maintainable cloud architectures to support a variety of internal applications and workflows
Continuously assess and improve existing systems to reduce complexity, boost performance, and increase reliability
Lead full lifecycle delivery of technical initiatives — from design through hands-on implementation, documentation, and internal knowledge transfer
Define and enforce cloud security, observability, and operational readiness best practices across environments
Translate complex technical and business requirements into cloud-native, scalable solutions
Understand CI/CD pipelines, Docker-based containerization (or comparable technologies), and infrastructure automation; able to collaborate with DevOps engineers, identify opportunities for improvement, and contribute directly when needed
Contribute to Python-based tools, infrastructure code, or reference implementations that support architectural goals
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience in software, infrastructure, or cloud engineering, with significant time spent designing and delivering AWS-based architectures
Proven track record of leading complex technical projects from planning through production deployment
Deep understanding of AWS services, including IAM, VPC, EC2, Lambda, API Gateway, CloudWatch, and S3
Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (preferably Python), including developing and consuming RESTful APIs
Familiarity with container-based deployment strategies and tools (e.g., Docker), including defining and managing container images
Understanding of CI/CD workflows, infrastructure automation, and Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform or CloudFormation
Strong grasp of security, observability, and operational best practices for cloud-native applications
Ability to collaborate effectively across technical teams, translate business needs into technical designs, and drive architecture to completion
Preferred
10+ years of experience in software, infrastructure, or cloud engineering, with significant time spent designing and delivering AWS-based architectures, bonus points for experience with Braket
Experience with cloud interface to any of the following Quantum environments: Azure Preview, Qiskit, cuda-Q
Experience designing cloud architectures that interact with hardware platforms, embedded systems, or data acquisition environments
Strong conceptual understanding of Linux internals, including custom OS builds, low-level debugging, or supporting non-standard hardware environments
Familiarity with FPGA-based devices, embedded compute modules, or virtualization platforms used for scientific or control systems
Ability to bridge hardware-generated data and cloud-native applications, such as designing data platforms or pipelines that integrate on-prem sources with simulation, analytics, or machine learning workflows
Understanding of how to ingest, structure, and monitor telemetry, logs, and diagnostics from distributed systems across cloud and on-prem environments
Company
Quantum Circuits, Inc.
Quantum Circuits is developing a full-stack quantum computing platform using superconducting devices and a modular, robust, and scalable architecture.
11-50 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$78MKey Investors
Fitz Gate Ventures
2026-01-06Acquired
2024-05-01Series B· $60M
2017-11-13Series A· $18M
Leadership Team
Ray Smets
President and CEO
Robert Schoelkopf
Chief Scientist
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