Senior Embedded Systems Engineer — Quantum & QEC

Riverlane; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; 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

Job summary

Riverlane in Cambridge is seeking a Senior Embedded Systems Software Engineer to bridge our hardware and customer integration efforts. You will configure Deltaflow hardware, connect to quantum computers, and ensure low-latency operation while supporting complex experiments.

You will develop our software stack to work with customer quantum systems, implement quantum error correction routines, and assist with debugging across hardware and software boundaries.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to work with diverse teams.
• Strong experience with at least one Embedded Software programming language (C, C++, Python).
• Proven experience in SoC design, Embedded Systems Design, or Computer Architecture.
• Proficiency with a scripting language, such as Python (preferred).
• Working knowledge of Verilog, VHDL or SystemVerilog (preferred).
• Curiosity to learn about new technologies, including quantum computing and error correction.
• A deep understanding of how hardware implements with software.
• Experience with source control, CI, unit testing, and standard debugging methodologies.
• Ability to work well within a team and independently.
• Experience mentoring junior embedded software engineers.

Responsibilities

• Technical Pre / Post-Sales: Host Technical Workshops on Riverlane’s QEC Stack and DeltaKit.
• Integration On-Site: End-to-End System Deployment and integration into the Customer’s Quantum Computer Systems.
• Work with the Quantum Application Team to design experiments to test the compiled software.
• Benchmark and discover system limitations and troubleshoot issues with QA and customers.
• Create dashboards and documentation to help understand the complete quantum computing system.

Skills

Excellent communication

Embedded C/C++/Python

SoC design

Python scripting

HDL knowledge

Quantum curiosity

Hardware-software integration

Version control & CI

Mentoring

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Riverlane in Cambridge is seeking a Senior Embedded Systems Software Engineer to bridge our hardware and customer integration efforts. You will configure Deltaflow hardware, connect to quantum computers, and ensure low-latency operation while supporting complex experiments.

You will develop our software stack to work with customer quantum systems, implement quantum error correction routines, and assist with debugging across hardware and software boundaries.