Software Engineer Internship (2027)

Riverlane; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity participation

28 days annual leave + bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Contributory pension

Job summary

Riverlane in Cambridge is offering a full-time summer internship for current students in technical fields. You will join our head office in Cambridge, UK, for 10 to 12 weeks, working with software and hardware engineers, mathematicians, quantum information theorists and physicists.

You will have a dedicated supervisor and work on a project designed to enhance your skills while deepening your knowledge of quantum computing and quantum error correction.

Qualifications

• Current student pursuing a Bachelor’s degree (second year or later), Master’s degree or PhD
• Study in a technical field such as Computer Science, Software Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or Electronic Engineering

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and test software contributing to Riverlane’s quantum error correction technology
• Collaborate with software engineers, researchers and other technical staff
• Explore ideas, evaluate approaches and contribute to problem-solving in quantum computing

Skills

C++

Python

Git

Testing

Debugging

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree (2nd year+; Computer Science or related)

Master’s degree (related field)

PhD (optional)

Tools

Git

Job description

• Our full-time summer internships give current students in technical fields the opportunity to apply their skills and expertise in an industrial setting
• You will join us at our head office in Cambridge, UK, for 10 to 12 weeks, working alongside talented software and hardware engineers, mathematicians, quantum information theorists and physicists who are experts in their fields
• You will have a dedicated supervisor and work on a project designed to make the best use of your existing skills while developing your knowledge of quantum computing and quantum error correction. We will support you in producing a meaningful piece of work that you can be proud of by the end of your internship
• Previous interns have committed code to industry-standard open-source compilers, co-authored research papers and led the design of new software tools
• 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
• Women and other underrepresented 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

Benefits

• 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
• Private medical insurance, life insurance and a contributory pension scheme

• PhD students may need to temporarily step away from their PhD to complete the internship. This may affect their right-to-work status, and applicants should check their individual circumstances
• The ability to take initiative and work effectively as part of a team
• You must be studying Computer Science, Software Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Electronic Engineering or another related technical subject
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• You will be required to sign an agreement assigning ownership of any intellectual property produced during your internship to Riverlane
• You must be a current student at the time of application, studying towards a Bachelor’s degree (second year or later), Master’s degree or PhD
• 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. If you hold a UK student visa, please check that its conditions allow you to undertake this full-time internship
• You have experience writing tests, debugging code or using version control tools such as Git
• Experience using at least one general-purpose programming language, demonstrated through coursework, personal projects or research
• You must be available to work full-time for 10 to 12 weeks during the summer vacation period
• 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
• An understanding of core programming concepts, including data structures and algorithms
• You have experience with C++ or Python, the main languages you will use during the internship