Quantum Scientist - Experimental Cambridge, UK

Riverlane Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus plan

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Contributory pension scheme

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Job summary

A leading quantum computing company in Cambridge is looking for a QEC Applications Scientist to assist customers with their quantum error correction (QEC) experiments. The ideal candidate holds a PhD in a relevant field and has practical experience with QEC. Responsibilities include enabling client demonstrations, collaborating on experiments, and presenting findings. The position offers a hybrid work model and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical insurance and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with quantum error correction or related research.
• Experience with computational tools for scientific research in quantum computing.
• Ability and willingness to travel within the UK and Europe.

Responsibilities

• Support customers in successful QEC demonstrations using Deltaflow.
• Prototype rapid QEC experiments in collaboration with customers.
• Present results at conferences and through publications.

Skills

Quantum error correction

Scientific research tools

Communication skills

Collaboration

Problem-solving mindset

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Stim or other QEC tools

Job description

Cambridge, UK | Full-time or Part-time | Permanent | Hybrid

We will 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. Without QEC, the industry’s defining technical challenge, these breakthroughs can never be achieved. Riverlane is the world leader in QEC technology and is rapidly growing after raising more than $125M in funding to accelerate cutting‑edge R&D.

What you will do

As a QEC Applications Scientist you will support Riverlane’s customers and partners on their QEC experimental journey, starting from their first QEC results. You will work across a range of qubit types, gaining exposure to different qubit architectures and their QEC considerations.

• Enable our UK and Europe‑based customers with varied qubit architectures to achieve successful QEC demonstrations using Riverlane’s quantum error correction system (Deltaflow)
• Use Deltaflow and Riverlane’s software tools for rapid QEC experiment prototyping in collaboration with our customers
• Present QEC integration and experimentation results externally, including at conferences and through publications
• Influence Deltaflow’s product development by advocating for the needs of our customers
• Work with stakeholders across Riverlane to create educational content that can accelerate a new QEC customer’s journey
• Champion a culture where Riverlane shares the QEC success stories of customers to benefit the wider QEC community

Requirements

• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, experimental physics, or a related field
• Proven experience with quantum error correction or related research and experimentation (in industry or academia)
• Proven experience with computational tools for scientific research in quantum computing (or a related field)
• Familiarity with qubit architectures and considerations for NISQ and QEC experiments
• Ability and willingness to travel within the UK and Europe to customer and partner sites
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to discuss complex ideas clearly and simply
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
• A passion for learning and a curious, solution‑oriented mindset

Even better if you have

• A strong track record of working collaboratively with research and product development teams to enable customers and partners
• Experience in stim (strongly preferred) and/or other QEC tools, especially in a quantum computing experimental setting
• Familiarity with quantum error correction concepts and protocols

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

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 under‑represented 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.

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