Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Riverlane; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 58,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Contributory pension

Equity

28 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Enhanced family leave

Learning events

Job summary

Riverlane, based in Cambridge, UK, is seeking an experienced embedded software engineer to design and build components for our quantum error correction stack. You will work on high-performance software close to hardware and contribute to deployment efforts with our partners.

Requirements include a strong C++ background, Python scripting, hands-on hardware collaboration, and experience with CI, unit testing, and source control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Physics, Maths, or a related discipline.
• Strong C++ skills.
• Proficiency with a scripting language such as Python.
• Curiosity to learn about new technologies, including quantum computing and error correction.
• A deep understanding of how hardware implements software.
• Experience with source control, continuous integration, and unit testing.
• Great communication skills and an ability to work with a diverse range of people.
• Hands-on experience working alongside hardware design.
• Experience writing embedded software in high-performance applications.

Responsibilities

• 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 this cutting-edge system.

Skills

C++

Python

Embedded software

Hardware knowledge

CI/CD

Unit testing

Communication

Hardware design

Quantum computing

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in CS/EE/Physics/Maths

Tools

LESS

Job description

Salary: £58,000 - 98,000 per year

Requirements:

• A bachelors degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Physics, Maths, or a related discipline
• Strong C++ skills
• Proficiency with a scripting language such as Python
• Curiosity to learn about new technologies, including quantum computing and error correction
• A deep understanding of how hardware implements software
• Experience with standard development practices such as source control, continuous integration, and unit testing
• Great communication skills and an ability to work with a diverse range of people
• Hands-on experience working alongside hardware design
• Experience writing embedded software in high-performance applications

Responsibilities:

• 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 this cutting-edge system

Technologies:

• Embedded
• Hardware
• Python
• C++
• LESS

More:

We are Riverlane, the world leader in quantum error correction technology, working to master quantum error correction and unlock a new age of human progress. Based in Cambridge, UK, this is a full-time, permanent hybrid role with a salary of 70,000 to 90,000 DOE. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including an annual bonus plan, private medical insurance, life insurance, a contributory pension scheme, equity, 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, enhanced family leave, learning events, training, and conference budgets. We bring together experts across software and hardware development, quantum information theory, physics, and maths, with a diverse team representing over 20 nationalities.

last updated 36 week of 2026