Senior Embedded Software Engineer (Firmware)

Riverlane; Deutschland; Hybrid; EUR 83,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Contributory pension

Equity

28 days annual leave

Job summary

Riverlane seeks a Senior Embedded Software Engineer in Cambridge to design and build embedded components for our quantum error correction stack, Deltaflow. You will collaborate with engineering, product and quantum physics teams to deliver a scalable stack that integrates with partner quantum systems.

Hardware-aware software development and hands-on work in a fast-growing environment are expected. Prior quantum computing knowledge is not required; you will learn on the job while contributing to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Physics, Maths or related discipline.
• Strong C++ skills.
• Proficiency with Python or scripting language.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and build embedded software components for the quantum error correction stack to enable seamless deployment with partners.
• Integrate the QEC stack into world-class quantum computing systems.
• Develop test infrastructure to verify and benchmark whole-system correctness and performance.
• Collaborate with product and quantum science teams to understand requirements and constraints for this cutting-edge system.

Skills

C++

Python

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Cambridge, UK | Full-time | Permanent | Hybrid

Salary: £70,000 to £90,000 DOE

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.

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 ourcutting-edgeR&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’remaking remarkable progress and growing fast.

About the role

AtRiverlane, we build new and advanced solutions to solve one of the hardest problems in quantum computing: quantum error correction (QEC). As aSeniorEmbedded Software Engineer atRiverlane, you will help build the world’s first quantum error correction stack-Deltaflow. Thiscutting-edgework will involve collaborating with ourworld-classengineering,productand quantum physics teams to design, build and deliver this stack.

At Riverlane, we are creating somethingtruly unique,complexand 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 ownexpertise. You will also work well with different people and beteam-oriented.

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

What you will do:

• Design and build embedded software components for our quantum error correction stack, specifically targeting features that aid with seamless deployment of our product to partners

• Integrate our QEC stack into world-class quantum computing systems

• 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 thiscutting-edgesystem

What we need

• ABachelor'sdegree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Physics,Mathsor a related discipline

• Great communicationskills and an ability to work with a diverse range of people are essential

• Strong C++ skills

• Proficiencywith a scripting language, such as Python

• Curiosity to learn aboutnew technologies, including quantum computing and error correction

• Adeepunderstanding of how hardware implements software
• Experience with standard development practises, such as source control, continuousintegrationand unit testing

Even better if you have…

• Hands-on experience of working alongside hardware design

• Experience writing embedded softwarein high-performanceapplications

What can you expect from us

• A comprehensive benefits package that includesan 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,physicsand maths) and over 20 different nationalities

• A learning environment that encourages individual, team and company growth anddevelopment, including a regular programme of learning events and training and conference budgets

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 ornearly allof the requirements.If this applies to you, we still encourage you to apply - you may be a great fit, even if youdon’tmeet every single qualification.We’dlove 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.

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