Senior​/Research Software Engineer

Cambridge, UK | Full-time | Permanent | Hybrid

The salary range for this role is broad, as we are able to consider varying levels of experience. Any offer made will carefully take into account level of experience (including relevant industry experience), transferable relevant skills and previous relevant achievements.

Riverlane’s mission is to master quantum error correction (QEC) and unlock a new age of human progress. From advances in material and climate science, to complex chemistry simulation for new drug design, quantum computers will help humanity solve some of its most important challenges. But without QEC, the industry’s defining technical challenge, such breakthroughs can never be achieved. Riverlane is the world leader in QEC technology.

QEC is a complex problem that requires a range of skills, talent and passion.

Having raised more than $125M in funding to date to accelerate our cutting-edge R&D in quantum error correction (QEC), Riverlane partners with many of the world’s leading quantum hardware providers and government agencies to make fault-tolerant quantum computing a reality. We’re making remarkable progress and growing fast.

Riverlane's QEC research only moves as fast as the software that supports it. Researchers working on decoding algorithms need tools they can trust: fast, correct, and built to last.

You'll sit within the Research teams, working alongside mathematicians, physicists and engineers to develop the simulation and analysis tooling that underpins their work. The quality of the software directly shapes what research is possible.

At Senior level, you'll take ownership of significant technical work and help researchers around you raise their engineering standards. At Staff level, you'll set direction across projects and may lead a small team.

This would suit someone who cares deeply about software quality and wants their work to directly shape what research is possible.

As a Senior/Staff Research Software Engineer at Riverlane, your work will vary and will include:

• Developing research ideas and prototypes into correct, maintainable, and fast code.
• Deliveringreliable and optimisedsoftware implementationsofcutting-edgedecodingalgorithm.
• Maintaining and evolvingrepositories and software releases at the high engineering level.
• Extending Riverlane’ssoftware tools forquantum simulation and QEC decodingand analysis.
• Sharingexpertiseand collaborating with other teams at Riverlaneto guidethe development of various parts of the QEC stack.
• Support whole research directions and lead teams .

• MSc in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or a related technical field (or equivalent professional experience)
• ProficiencyinC++and Pythonisessential
• Experiencewithcollaborative programming
• Confidence in basics of linear algebra, discrete mathematics, and probabilities
• Experience with software engineering tools: CI/CD, containers, version control, static and dynamic code analysis
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively,both independently and as part of a team
• A passion for learning and curious mindset
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to discuss complex ideas with a variety of audiences, in a clear andsimple way
• Experience of shipping software to users
• Experience of quantum computing
• Experience of GPUprogramming

• A comprehensive benefits package that includes an annual bonus plan,private medical insurance, life insurance, and acontributory 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,physic sand maths) and over 20 different nationalities
• A learning environment that encourages individual, team and company growth and development, including a regular programme of learning events and training and conference budgets

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