Cambridge, UK | Full-time | Permanent

Salary: £51,000 to £70,000 DOE  

We will also consider part-time applications for this role. Please indicate your preferred working schedule in your cover letter.  

About us

Riverlane’s mission is to make quantum computing useful, sooner. From climate change to healthcare, large and reliable quantum computers will help solve some of the world’s biggest challenges. Riverlane is building the quantum error correction layer to make this happen sooner. It’s a complex problem that requires a range of skills, talent and passion. We’re making remarkable progress and growing fast. 

Requirements

About the role

As a valued Software Engineer at Riverlane, you will help to build the world’s first quantum error correction stack to enable useful quantum computing. This cutting-edge work will involve working throughout the stack to design and implement tools, runtime components, models of hardware and interfaces to real hardware.

At Riverlane, we are building something unique, complex and large-scale, so being comfortable with engineering to evolving specs is key. As such, you will be happy and excited to get hands-on quickly in areas outside your own expertise. You will also work well with different people and be team-oriented.

Prior quantum computing knowledge is not necessary - you will learn this along the way!

What you will do

• Design and build software components for our quantum error correction stack
• Develop functional and performance models of hardware as part of our system design process
• Develop test infrastructure to verify and benchmark whole-system correctness and performance
• Work alongside our Product and Quantum Science teams to understand the requirements and constraints for this cutting-edge system

What we need

• A Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Physics, Maths or a related discipline
• Great communication skills and an ability to work with a diverse range of people are absolutely essential
• Proficiency in a compiled language, such as C++ or Rust
• Familiarity with a scripting language, such as Python
• Curiosity to learn about new technologies, including quantum computing and error correction
• An understanding of how hardware implements software
• Experience with standard development practises, such as source control, continuous integration and unit testing

Even better if

• Familiarity with performance modelling of computer systems
• Hands-on experience of how hardware implements software

Benefits

What can you expect from us 

• A comprehensive benefits package that includes private medical insurance, life insurance and a contributory pension scheme 
• Equity so that our team can share in the long-term success of Riverlane 
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays and enhanced family leave 
• A diverse work environment that brings together experts in many fields (including software and hardware development, quantum information theory, physics and maths) and over 20 different nationalities  
• A learning environment that encourages individual, team and company growth and learning, including an annual training and conference budget  
  

How to apply 

Please upload a CV and covering letter by clicking 'Apply Now'. Your covering letter should explain why you are applying for the job and what skills and experience you can bring to the role. 

We review CVs as we receive them and interview as soon as we have applications that look like a good match (usually within one week). We do not use closing dates. So, please apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out on this role. We advertised this role on 12th April, 2024. 

If you have any queries, please contact (url removed). 

Everyone is welcome at Riverlane. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from eligible and suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender reassignment, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity/paternity.  

Studies have shown that women tend to apply to jobs if they meet all or almost all of the requirements whereas men apply even if they meet only some of the requirements. If that sounds like you then please apply – we are happy to review your application and let you know if we think you might be a good fit. 

If you need any adjustments made to the application or selection process so you can do your best, please let us know. We will be happy to help.