Software Engineer - Modelling

Riverlane; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading quantum computing company is seeking a Software Engineer specializing in computer architecture modeling to join their dynamic team. The role involves designing and engineering software models for quantum error correction, collaborating closely with diverse teams, and contributing to groundbreaking technologies. Ideal candidates should have strong programming skills, especially in C++ or Rust, and curiosity for new technologies. A competitive salary package and extensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Annual bonus plan

Private medical insurance

Contributory pension scheme

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Regular learning events and training budget

Qualifications

• Ability to work with a diverse range of people.
• Understanding of how hardware implements software.

Responsibilities

• Understand design requirements and constraints for error-corrected quantum computing systems.
• Develop functional and performance models of hardware.
• Write correct, fast and maintainable code.

Skills

Curiosity to learn about new technologies such as quantum computing

Proficiency in C++ or Rust

Experience in Python

Ability to work under uncertainty

Job description

Cambridge, UK | Full-time | Permanent| Hybrid

Salary £55,000 to £68,000 DOE

About us

Riverlane’s mission is to make quantum computing useful, sooner. From advances in material science to complex chemistry simulation for drug design and discovery, quantum computers will help solve some of the world’s most important challenges. Riverlane is building the quantum error correction stack, Deltaflow, to make this happen. It’s a complex problem that requires a range of skills, talent and passion.

We recently raised $75M in Series C funding to accelerate our cutting-edge R&D in quantum error correction (QEC), and are partnering with many of the world’s leading quantum hardware providers and government agencies to make fault-tolerant quantum computing a reality. We’re making remarkable progress and growing fast.

About the role

You will join an engineering team building components to enable fault-tolerant quantum computing, by getting the classical software and the hardware stack to work together optimally. You will work throughout the stack, possibly specializing in some part of it. You will design and implement tools, runtime components, models of hardware, and interfaces to real hardware.

Given the ground-breaking nature of our products we operate in a fast-moving and dynamic fashion: everyone in the Engineering and Quantum Science teams works with our Product and Business Development teams to define mid-term and long-term goals to best shape our products.

As a Software Engineer specialising in computer architecture modeling at Riverlane, you will use your expert software skills to design and engineer software models/simulation/emulation of Deltaflow, Riverlane’s Quantum Error Correction (QEC) stack.

These models will enable us to make early tradeoffs in computer architecture, do performance modeling of critical design choices, and allow early development of the software stack.

With responsibility from day one, you will collaborate closely with our world-class Engineering, Product and Quantum Science teams to define, build and deliver Deltaflow. A natural problem-solver, you will be curious in your approach and solutions driven. You will work well with different people and have a ‘ship’ mentality… and you will learn quantum computing along the way!

What you will do

• Understand design requirements and constraints for error-corrected quantum computing systems

• Develop functional and performance models of hardware

• Do full system bring-up, co-simulation, testing, performance modelling

• Write correct, fast and maintainable code

What we need

• Curiosity to learn about new technologies such as quantum computing
• Ability to work with a diverse range of people
• Proficiency in one native language like C++ or Rust.
• Experience in Python
• Understanding of how hardware implements software
• Be able to work under uncertainty

What can you expect from us

• A comprehensive benefits package that includes an annual bonus plan, private medical insurance, life insurance, and a contributory pension scheme

• 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

• A diverse work environment that brings together experts in many fields (including software and hardware development, quantum information theory, physics and maths) and over 20 different nationalities

• A learning environment that encourages individual, team and company growth and learning, including a regular programme of learning events and training and conference budgets

How to apply

Please upload a CV and covering letter by clicking 'Apply Now'. Your covering letter should explain why you are applying for the job and what skills and experience you can bring to the role.

We review CVs as we receive them and interview as soon as we have applications that look like a good match. We do not use closing dates. So, please apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out on this role.

If you have any queries, please contact [e-mail].

Everyone is welcome at Riverlane. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from eligible and suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender reassignment, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity/paternity.

Studies have shown that women tend to apply to jobs if they meet all or almost all of the requirements whereas men apply even if they meet only some of the requirements. If that sounds like you then please apply – we are happy to review your application and let you know if we think you might be a good fit.

If you need any adjustments made to the application or selection process so you can do your best, please let us know. We will be happy to help.