Quantum Software Engineer Intern (Cambridge)

Riverlane; Cambridge; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Job summary

Riverlane offers a full-time summer internship at their Cambridge, UK head office for 10–12 weeks, inviting current students in technical fields to apply their skills on quantum error correction software projects.

Successful applicants will work with software/hardware engineers and researchers, producing meaningful output by the internship's end. Applicants should be studying CS, SE, Physics, Maths or related fields and be proficient in C++ or Python and Git.

Qualifications

• You must be a current student pursuing a technical degree.
• You must be studying Computer Science, Software Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Electronic Engineering or another related technical subject.
• Experience using at least one general-purpose programming language, demonstrated through coursework, personal projects or research.
• An understanding of core programming concepts, including data structures and algorithms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to take initiative and work effectively as part of a team.
• An interest in applying your software skills to quantum computing; prior quantum computing knowledge or experience is not required.
• Availability to work full-time for 10–12 weeks.
• You have experience with C++ or Python, the main languages you will use during the internship.
• You have experience writing tests, debugging code or using version control tools such as Git.
• You have developed software as part of a collaborative project.
• You must already have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the internship.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and test software that contributes to Riverlane’s quantum error correction technology.
• Work closely with colleagues across software engineering, research and other technical disciplines.
• Explore ideas, evaluate different approaches and contribute to technical problem-solving.
• Communicate your work clearly through discussions, presentations and written reports.
• Develop your understanding of quantum computers, quantum error correction and their potential applications.

Skills

C++

Python

Data structures & algorithms

Teamwork

Communication

Problem-solving

Initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree student (2nd year+)

Master's degree student

PhD student

Tools

Git

Job description

Riverlane offers a full-time summer internship at their Cambridge, UK head office for 10–12 weeks, inviting current students in technical fields to apply their skills on quantum error correction software projects.

Successful applicants will work with software/hardware engineers and researchers, producing meaningful output by the internship's end. Applicants should be studying CS, SE, Physics, Maths or related fields and be proficient in C++ or Python and Git.