Cambridge, UK | Full-time | Permanent | Hybrid

Salary: £70,000 to £90,000 DOE + Bonus + Benefits

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. 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 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.

About The Role As a Senior Software Developer at Riverlane, you will join our core engineering team and take a hands-on role in building and evolving production-grade software that powers complex, real-world systems. You’ll collaborate closely with expert engineers and scientists to design and deliver software where correctness, performance, and reliability truly matter. This role suits someone who enjoys tackling complex technical problems, working close to real hardware, and seeing their work have a direct impact on deployed systems.

No prior experience in quantum computing is required. You will develop domain knowledge on the job, supported by the wider team.

What You Will Do

• Understand design requirements for error-corrected quantum computing systems
• Build software that controls and configures real-time error correction hardware
• Write correct, maintainable and fast code, as part of a growing team
• Collaborate with scientists and engineers to build effective solutions

What We Need

• Knowledge and interest in the whole software and hardware stack: compilers, operating systems, hardware architecture, microprocessors, co-processors.
• Experience programming in C++ and Python.
• Experience in team-based software development. This could be from industry, university or research labs.
• Experience in standard development tools such as git, testing frameworks, CI etc.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Curiosity to learn new things
• Ability to work collaboratively, with a diverse range of people

Even better if…

• You have experience working alongside firmware or embedded teams, or contributing to firmware when needed.
• You have worked on software that interacts closely with hardware or real-world systems.

What Can You Expect From Us

• A comprehensive benefits package that includes an annual bonus plan, 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 development, including a regular programme of learning events and training and conference budgets

How To Apply Please upload a CV and covering letter by clicking 'Apply'. 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. We do not use closing dates. So, please apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out on this role.

If you have any queries, please contact jobs@riverlane.com.

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. Women and other underrepresented groups may be less likely to apply for a role unless they meet all or nearly all of the requirements. If this applies to you, we still encourage you to apply - you may be a great fit, even if you don’t meet every single qualification. We’d love to hear from you. 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. GDPR notice: Riverlane collects and processes personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws. If you are a European Job Applicant see the privacy notice for further details.