System Software Engineer

Quantum Flagship; Greater London, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in quantum computing seeks a System Software Engineer to develop user-facing software libraries for their quantum error correction stack. This role involves collaboration with engineering teams and external partners, requiring strong Python skills and customer interaction capabilities. Join a diverse team dedicated to solving complex challenges in quantum technology.

Benefits

Annual bonus plan

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Contributory pension scheme

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Diverse work environment

Learning events and training budget

Qualifications

• Expertise with Python is essential.
• Ability to explain complex concepts clearly.
• Experience with standard development practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and build components for quantum error correction stack.
• Ensure system correctness and performance through tests.
• Integrate system with customers and build reproducible infrastructure.

Skills

Python

Customer Interaction

Technical Communication

Debugging

Networking

Tools

Git

Job description

Cambridge, UK | Full-time | Permanent | Hybrid

We will also consider part-time applications for this role. Please indicate your preferred working schedule in your cover letter.

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 inSeries 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

At Riverlane, we build new and advanced solutions to solve one of the hardest problems in quantum computing: quantum error correction (QEC). Due to continued growth, we have an excellent opportunity for a System Software Engineer to help us test, build and integrate Deltaflow (the world’s first QEC stack) into our external partners’ hardware.

This exciting and cutting-edge work will involve collaborating with in-house engineering teams, as well as our external quantum hardware partners. As System Software Engineer, your ability to confidently support our customers to integrate Deltaflow by delivering a seamless installation will be critical. You will be comfortable delivering effective technical support to customers, both in-person and remotely.

When you're not supporting customers with installations, you will be designing, building and testing user-facing software libraries to ensure performance and reliability so that our partners can get the most out of Deltaflow. We're creating something truly unique, complex and large-scale, so being comfortable with engineering to evolving specs is key. As such, you will be happy and excited to get hands-on quickly in areas outside your own expertise. You will also thrive in a collaborative environment, work well with different people and be team-oriented.

Prior quantum computing knowledge is not necessary - you will learn this along the way!

What you will do

• Design and build components for our quantum error correction stack, with a focus on user-facing software libraries to help customers test and use our system
• Ensure whole-system correctness and performance through the creation of tests and benchmarks
• Integrate our system with customers and build the infrastructure to make these efforts reproducible
• Develop a broad understanding across several layers of the stack

Requirements

What we need

• Expertise with Python
• Curiosity to learn about new technologies, including quantum computing and quantum error correction
• Capability to lead positive customer-facing interactions
• Ability to explain highly technical concepts clearly, helping clients get up to speed quickly with using a complex system
• Experience with standard development practises, such as source control (e.g. git), continuous integration and unit testing
• Familiarity with networking, (equipping you with the ability to securely connect our system to an external partner)
• Ability to effectively and calmly debug issues in a deployment and adapt to find workarounds, as needed
• Great communication skills and the ability to work with a diverse range of people (both internally and externally) are absolutely essential

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.

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.

Riverlane Ltd