About this role
eleQtron develops and operates full-stack quantum computers based on trapped-ion technology. Quantum computing is a new computing paradigm rapidly approaching commercial viability. Our unique approach combines laser-cooled trapped ions with microwave control and tailored magnetic fields. Our next-generation computing machines under development will be able to find solutions to problems that are out of reach today, thus enabling new innovative products and services for a brighter future.
We are looking for a Senior Site Reliability Engineer to drive the reliability, scalability, and operability of the software systems powering our trapped-ion quantum computers.
Responsibilities:
As a Senior Site Reliability Engineer – Quantum Computing (f/m/d), you will take end-to-end responsibility for the reliability, stability, and operability of our software that operates our quantum computers. You will act as a technical authority for system reliability, shaping how our quantum computers are operated, monitored, and evolved in production-like lab environments. This is an on-site position in Siegen or Hamburg, working closely with software engineers, firmware developers, physicists, and hardware engineers in an interdisciplinary environment.
Own the reliability strategy for the quantum control and quantum program execution stack
Define and continuously refine SLIs, SLOs, error budgets, and operational guardrails
Design and evolve the observability architecture across software, infrastructure, and hardware-adjacent layers
Lead incident response, post-mortems, and root cause analyses for critical system failures
Proactively identify systemic risks and drive mitigation strategies
Drive automation initiatives to reduce operational toil and improve system stability
Establish and maintain operational standards, runbooks, and documentation
Shape CI/CD and release processes with a strong focus on reliability and safe deployments
Act as a trusted partner for development teams when designing production-ready systems
Mentor engineers and raise reliability awareness across the organization
Required Skills:
Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
5+ years of professional experience in SRE, DevOps, Platform Engineering, or Systems Engineering
Proven track record of operating and stabilizing complex, mission-critical systems
Strong experience with containerized and orchestrated environments
Hands-on experience with monitoring, alerting, and observability systems
Experience leading incident response and driving post-mortem
Strong technical documentation and architectural reasoning skills
Creative mindset and enjoyment working in a multicultural and interdisciplinary team
Ability to make sound engineering trade-offs under uncertainty
Fluent in written and spoken English
We value:
Experience in hardware-adjacent, lab, or cyber-physical systems
Background in scientific, research, or experimental environments
Strong Python skills for automation and tooling
Experience with long-running, stateful workloads
Familiarity with firmware, control systems, or real-time constraints
Experience with programmatic device control (e.g. SCPI, serial, USB, TCP/IP)
Prior exposure to quantum computing or other deep-tech domains
What you can expect from eleQtron:
Competitive salary: We value our team members and therefore provide remunerations that reflect this, additionally rewarding achievements
Flexible working hours: We offer personal freedom through a variety of flexible work schedules
Team spirit: In our international and diverse team, and with our regular team events, having fun at work is simply part of the culture
Further development: We want to grow together and so we offer our team members needs-based, individualized further training as well as plenty of room for personal development
Wellness Package: We offer health-promoting benefits such as fitness programs like UrbanSportsClub to support your well-being
Bike Leasing: Stay Mobile and Sustainable with Our Company Bike Leasing Program
Moving Benefits: A warm welcome! We are happy to support employees who move for us with a bonus
At the forefront: Work at the forefront of technology, where academic research meets commercial applications
Modern workplace: We have a high-quality infrastructure with laboratory space, offices and meeting rooms