Network & Infrastructure Engineer

Network & Infrastructure EngineerAt Rigetti, our mission is to build the world's most powerful computers to solve the world's most challenging problems. Rigetti is a pioneer in superconducting Qubits and full stack quantum computing systems. In addition to introducing the first multi-chip quantum processor, Rigetti has led the way in software systems for quantum computing, with a distributed operating environment for hybrid quantum-classical computing, and a state-of-the-art streaming characterization and measurement development and execution platform.We're hiring a Network & Infrastructure Engineer to own hands-on networking and physical infrastructure work across our Berkeley and Fremont sites, including our fabrication facility and quantum labs, while also supporting our AWS cloud environment and infrastructure-as-code practices. This is a hybrid role by design: the person in this seat is expected to flex between traditional network/data center work and cloud infrastructure/DevOps work as priorities shift. Our network is unusually complex for a company our size: an AWS-backed cloud platform, redundant connectivity, a fabrication facility with its own segmented security environments, and labs full of specialized equipment. We're expanding lab and fab space and scaling up our fleet of quantum systems, so you'll be building new infrastructure, not just maintaining what's here. This is a local role with no additional travel required. The ideal candidate brings deep, hands-on expertise in on-site networking and infrastructure and real capability in AWS, infrastructure-as-code, and Kubernetes. That combination lets this person understand requirements from both sides and translate between them without a hand-off. In practice, we recognize this level of dual expertise is hard to find, and we're glad to hire a strong candidate who is expert in networking and physical infrastructure and self-sufficient in cloud and DevOps, requiring only light direction.Networking & Physical InfrastructureOwn the network across our Berkeley labs and Fremont fab, including routing and connectivity into secured fabrication environments – and bring networking, hardware, and IT infrastructure together into one documented, consistent processInstall, rack, cable, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot physical servers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, storage, and related infrastructure equipment.Support IT and Infrastructure with cable management, hardware maintenance, upgrades, and software configuration.Provide hands-on infrastructure support at both the Berkeley and Fremont locations.Support troubleshooting and resolution of network issues, including connectivity, hardware, software, cabling, and routing.Support planned maintenance, upgrades, and changes to network infrastructure.Design and stand up network infrastructure for new lab, fab, and system buildouts as we scale.Complete cleanroom training as needed (will be provided) to support infrastructure inside fabrication environments.Handle occasional overnight maintenance windows (roughly quarterly) and on-call rotations for emergency on-site support.Cloud Infrastructure & DevOpsAssist with planning and execution of current and future infrastructure needs across on-premise and cloud (AWS) environments.Provide support for the creation, maintenance, upgrade, and troubleshooting of cloud and on-premise infrastructure resources following best practices.Assist with building, configuring, and maintaining servers or virtual machines, both on-premise and in the cloud.Apply Infrastructure-as-Code practices (Terraform, Ansible, or similar) to provision and manage infrastructure repeatably.Support CI/CD pipelines and automation workflows that touch infrastructure delivery.Support containerized workloads (Kubernetes/Docker) where they intersect with infrastructure provisioning and networking.GeneralFollow detailed internal procedures to ensure work is performed accurately, consistently, and safely.Flex between network/physical infrastructure work and cloud/DevOps work based on shifting business priorities — this role is not siloed to one discipline.Growth area (nice-to-have, not required): as expertise develops, recommend purchase orders, work directly with vendors, and help guide technical requirements for infrastructure buildouts.$190,000 - $240,000 a year Base Salary Rigetti complies with all local and state regulations in regards to displaying salary ranges. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate's relevant work experience, skills, and geographic location. Rigetti offers a full slate of benefits from competitive salaries, equity, medical, dental and vision for employees as well as a 401(k) plan, a paid parental leave program, rejuvenation days, and a vacation policy that aligns with local regulations and industry standards.Rigetti Computing is a pioneer in full-stack quantum computing. The company has operated quantum computers over the cloud since 2017 and serves global enterprise, government, and research clients through its Rigetti Quantum Cloud Services platform. The company's proprietary quantum-classical infrastructure provides ultra-low latency integration with public and private clouds for high-performance practical quantum computing. Rigetti has developed the industry's first multi-chip quantum processor for scalable quantum computing systems. The company designs and manufactures its chips in-house at Fab-1, the industry's first dedicated and integrated quantum device manufacturing facility. Rigetti was founded in 2013 and today employs more than 150 people with offices in the United States, U.K., and Australia. Learn more at