Early Build Operations Lead
IBM · Rochester, United States · Infrastructure & Technology
About this role
IBM is hiring a senior-level DevOps Engineer in the software engineering function based in Rochester, United States. The posting calls out experience with DevOps, Performance Optimization.
- Role
- DevOps Engineer
- Function
- software engineering
- Level
- senior
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Full-time
- Location
- Rochester, United States
- Department
- Infrastructure & Technology
- Posted
- May 15, 2026
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Job description
from IBM careersIntroduction
At IBM Infrastructure & Technology, we design and operate the systems that keep the world running. From high-resiliency mainframes and hybrid cloud platforms to networking, automation, and site reliability. Our teams ensure the performance, security, and scalability that clients and industries depend on every day. Working in Infrastructure & Technology means tackling complex challenges with curiosity and collaboration. You’ll work with diverse technologies and colleagues worldwide to deliver resilient, future-ready solutions that power innovation. With continuous learning, career growth, and a supportive culture, IBM provides the opportunities to build expertise and shape the infrastructure that drives progress.
Your role and responsibilities
The Early Build Operations Lead is responsible for managing all production requirements in the Early Build Lab in Rochester, MN. The primary focus of this role will be managing the Quantum RTE builds fulfilled from Rochester, and managing Quantum inventory in SAP. The Operations Lead is responsible to ensure all production requirements are met and Development/customer schedules are supported.
Key responsibilities include:
- Provide work direction to the Early Build team and manage resource requirements
- Coordinate and setup build schedules to support Quantum production requirements
- Primary focal point for Engineering, MPM’s, and Development to provide status on production, material requirements, and address problems