Senior Compiler Engineer | Quantum Control + Equity

Riverlane; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Contributory pension

Equity

28 days annual leave

Job summary

Riverlane in Cambridge, UK is hiring a Compiler Engineer to bridge software and hardware for quantum control systems. You will configure libraries and low-level code to run DeltaFlow hardware and help with system integration and performance optimization.

Ideal candidates have a strong background in compilers, Python and C++ (or Rust), plus experience with scientific instrumentation, and a PhD is a plus. This role offers hybrid working arrangements and a dynamic, research-driven team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field or equivalent.
• Broad knowledge of the software and hardware stack: compilers, OS, computer architectures.
• Experience in compilers (LLVM MLIR or others).
• Experience shipping software to users.
• Proficiency in Python; proficiency in C++ or Rust.
• Ability to convert product requirements into technical specs.
• Curious, eager to learn and continuously improve.
• Excellent communication, capable of working independently and in a team.
• Experience on scientific instrumentation.
• PhD in a relevant subject is a plus.
• Good knowledge of quantum mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Configure software libraries and low-level code to run Riverlane's DeltaFlow Hardware.
• Develop low-latency, high-throughput systems and adapt software to evolving quantum control systems.
• Collaborate with the Quantum Application Team to design experiments and validate systems.
• Write Python or C++ to interface with customer control systems and ensure correct data packet reception.
• Bench test and analyze hardware latency and performance, identify bottlenecks.
• Troubleshoot and debug customer issues and assist QA with setup replication.
• Create scripts to debug and trace faults and update verification environments.
• Communicate customer feedback and feature requests to the Product Team.

Skills

Python

C++

Rust

Communication

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/EE

PhD in a relevant subject

Tools

LLVM MLIR

Job description

Riverlane in Cambridge, UK is hiring a Compiler Engineer to bridge software and hardware for quantum control systems. You will configure libraries and low-level code to run DeltaFlow hardware and help with system integration and performance optimization.

Ideal candidates have a strong background in compilers, Python and C++ (or Rust), plus experience with scientific instrumentation, and a PhD is a plus. This role offers hybrid working arrangements and a dynamic, research-driven team.