Compiler Engineer

Entangled Future; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverlane is seeking a mid-level Compiler Engineer in Cambridge, UK to join the Software team working on a fault-tolerant compiler for quantum computers. The role supports building and shipping the toolchain used with hardware partners and may attract applicants at different seniority levels depending on experience.

Part-time applications are considered, with schedule preferences requested in the cover letter.

Qualifications

• Strong Python, C++ or Rust programming skills.
• Broad knowledge of software and hardware stack including compilers and architectures.
• Experience or interest in compilers (LLVM MLIR or equivalents).
• Ability to deliver under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Design and build system tools such as compilers, emulators, profilers and debuggers.
• Write correct and maintainable code.
• Build the software stack for error-corrected quantum computing systems.
• Collaborate with scientists and engineers to implement new codes and decoders.

Skills

Python

C++

Rust

Communication skills

Tools

LLVM MLIR

Job description

Compiler Engineer at Riverlane, Cambridge, UK. A mid-level full time position in the Engineering team, listed under research.

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

We are able to consider a range of levels of experience, and are therefore advertising this role at different levels of seniority. Please apply to the role you feel best suits your skills and experience.

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.

About the role

Our Software team’s mission is to enable anyone to be able to write and run a fault tolerant program on a quantum computer. The compiler is a critical part of this software stack. This role is a fantastic opportunity to help us build and ship this toolchain for use by our hardware partners. You could have a background in computer science, maths or physics. You might have experience in building classical compilers, or in designing fault tolerant logic representations. You will bring your background, experience and passion for learning new things to build Riverlane’s software stack. The stack encodes Riverlane’s novel QEC codes and real-time decoder interfaces into a greenfield, modern LLVM MLIR-based compiler. You will help Riverlane build the critical compilation and runtime systems needed for large-scale fault-tolerant quantum computers. Riverlane’s mission is exciting, but complex.

Responsibilities

• Design and build system tools such as compilers, emulators, profilers and debuggers
• Write correct and maintainable code
• Build the software stack for error-corrected quantum computing systems
• Work with scientists and engineers to implement new error correcting codes, and runtimes for new decoders

Requirements

• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Broad knowledge of the whole software and hardware stack: compilers, operating systems, computer architectures
• Interest or experience in compilers (LLVM MLIR or others)
• Experience in delivering under deadlines
• Proficiency in Python; proficiency in C++ or Rust
• Interest in working in the quantum open-source ecosystem

Nice to Have

• 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