Technical Content Lead

Riverlane; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Contributory pension

Equity

28 days annual leave

Conference budgets

Job summary

Riverlane in Cambridge is seeking an exceptional technology and science communications professional to turn complex quantum research into clear, compelling stories across blogs, articles, white papers, video.

You will work with researchers, engineers and marketing to produce flagship content such as Riverlane's annual QEC Report and regular updates on our QEC technology roadmap, translating technical ideas for both technical and commercial audiences.

Qualifications

• A degree in a scientific, engineering or technical discipline, or equivalent.
• Some experience communicating advanced technology.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain highly complex scientific or technical concepts clearly and accurately.
• Experience creating high-quality technical marketing or science communication content across multiple formats and channels.
• A proven ability to build trusted relationships with scientists, engineers and technical subject matter experts.
• Strong curiosity and the ability to rapidly develop a deep understanding of new technologies and communicate their significance.
• Experience working in deep technology sectors such as quantum computing, semiconductors, AI, photonics, advanced computing or enterprise software is highly desirable.
• The ability to combine strategic thinking with hands‑on content creation, managing multiple projects from concept through to publication.
• Excellent editorial judgement and attention to detail, with a commitment to technical accuracy and high‑quality storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Develop compelling content that showcases Riverlane's science, engineering and products across formats including blogs, articles, white papers, video.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear, engaging stories for technical and commercial audiences.
• Lead the creation of flagship content, including our Quantum Error Correction Report and technology roadmap.
• Highlight breakthroughs in QEC and the wider quantum ecosystem.
• Collaborate with technical experts to build stories that explain new research in accessible language.
• Identify new opportunities and channels to engage technical audiences.
• Use data insights to improve engagement and effectiveness.
• Coordinate messaging across marketing and other teams.

Skills

Science communication

Tech content creation

Content strategy

Stakeholder relations

Editing

Education

Degree in scientific/engineering discipline

Job description

Cambridge, UK|Full-timeor Part-time| Permanent|Hybrid

The salary range for this role is broad, as we are able to consider varying levels of experience. Any offer made will carefully take into account level of experience (including relevant industry experience), transferable relevant skills and previous relevant achievements.

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

About us

Riverlane’smission is to master quantum error correction (QEC) and unlock a new age of human progress. From advances in material and climate science, to complex chemistry simulation for new drug design, quantum computers will help humanity solve some of its most important challenges. But without QEC, the industry’s defining technical challenge, such breakthroughs can never be achieved.Riverlane is the world leader in QEC technology. It’s a complex problem that requires a range of skills,talentand passion.

Having raised more than $125M in funding to date to accelerate ourcutting-edgeR&D in quantum error correction (QEC), Riverlane partners with many of the world’s leading quantum hardware providers and governments to make fault-tolerant quantum computing a reality.We’remaking remarkable progress and growing fast.

About the role

We are looking for an exceptional technology and science communicator to showcase Riverlane's world-leading science and engineering in QEC. Working closely with our researchers, engineers, product and marketing teams, you will turn complex technical ideas into compelling stories that showcase Riverlane's technology advances, highlight advances in the wider QEC field, and amplify our continued progress and leadership in the field. You will lead the development of flagships content such as Riverlane’s annual QEC Report.

The role reports to the Director of Marketing.

What you will do

• Develop compelling content that showcases Riverlane's science, engineering and products across a range of formats including blogs, articles, white papers, video.
• Work closely with scientists, engineers and product teams to translate complex technical concepts into clear, engaging and accurate stories for technical and commercial audiences.
• Lead the creation of Riverlane's flagship thought leadership content, including our annual Quantum Error Correction (QEC) Report and regular updates on our comprehensive QEC technology roadmap.
• Highlight breakthroughs in QEC, fault-tolerant quantum computing and the wider quantum ecosystem.
• Work with technical experts across the company to build stories that explain new research and showcase engineering achievements in digestible language.
• Identify new opportunities and channels to engage technical audiences, working with colleagues across marketing and commercial teams to maximise impact.
• Use data insights to continuously improve engagement and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with colleagues in various functions to ensure alignment of messaging and data.

What we need

• A degree in a scientific, engineering or technical discipline, or equivalent.
• Some experience communicating advanced technology.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain highly complex scientific or technical concepts clearly and accurately.
• Experience creating high-quality technical marketing or science communication content across multiple formats and channels.
• A proven ability to build trusted relationships with scientists, engineers and technical subject matter experts.
• Strong curiosity and the ability to rapidly develop a deep understanding of new technologies and communicate their significance.
• Experience working in deep technology sectors such as quantum computing, semiconductors, AI, photonics, advanced computing or enterprise software is highly desirable.
• The ability to combine strategic thinking with hands‑on content creation, managing multiple projects from concept through to publication.
• Excellent editorial judgement and attention to detail, with a commitment to technical accuracy and high‑quality storytelling.

What can you expect from us

• A comprehensive benefits package that includesan annual bonus plan,private medical insurance, life insurance, and acontributory 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,physicsand maths) and over 20 different nationalities
• A learning environment that encourages individual, team and company growth anddevelopment, including a regular programme of learning events and training and conference budgets

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.

Women and other underrepresented groups may be less likely to apply for a role unless they meet all ornearly allof the requirements.If this applies to you, we still encourage you to apply - you may be a great fit, even if youdon’tmeet every single qualification.We’dlove to hear from you.

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.

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