Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Systems Team

Riverlane; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Annual bonus plan

Private medical insurance

401K contributions

Generous paid time off

Learning and training budgets

Job summary

Riverlane is looking for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join their Systems Team in Boston, MA. The role involves acting as a technical interface for customers, assisting with product integration, and troubleshooting quantum systems.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and strong experience with embedded software programming. This position offers a hybrid work environment and a competitive salary between $145,000 to $205,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required.
• Strong experience in embedded software programming languages is essential.
• Proven experience in SoC design or Embedded Systems Design is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Host technical workshops and evaluate customer software systems.
• Integrate software into customer quantum systems.
• Troubleshoot and manage customer issues effectively.

Skills

Embedded Software programming languages (C, C++, Python)

Communication skills (written and verbal)

Proficiency with scripting languages (e.g., Python)

SoC design and Embedded Systems Design

Knowledge of Verilog, VHDL or System Verilog

Understanding of hardware and software integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Physics, Math

Job description

Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Systems Team

Boston, MA, US | Full-time | Permanent | Hybrid

Salary: $145,000 to $205,000 DOE

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.

About the role

The Embedded Systems Software Engineer bridges the gap between Riverlane and its customers. They act as the primary technical interface for customer engineers and guide them through product integration and help with troubleshooting complex quantum systems. As an Embedded Software Engineer on the Systems Team, you will configure our Deltaflow Hardware to connect to the Quantum Computer allowing it to provide a low-latency, high throughput system that performs complex operations in a predictable and guaranteed way. You will develop our software stack to work with customers quantum computers. You will ensure our customers can run quantum experiments, implement Riverlane’s quantum error correction algorithm and debug any issues that arise. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team that is developing the world’s most advanced quantum error correcting algorithms and QEC Hardware. The Riverlane team is a mix of mathematicians, physicists and engineers, working together on a range of exciting and cutting-edge QEC projects.

What you will do:

• Technical Pre / Post-Sales: Host Technical Workshops on Riverlane’s QEC Stack and DeltaKit. Evaluate Customers Software and data communication systems.
• Integration On-Site: End-to-End System Deployment. Integrate our Software Stack into Customer’s Quantum Computer Systems. Work with Riverlane’s Quantum Application Team to design experiments to test the compiled software. Benchmark and discover system limitations.
• Troubleshooting and Debugging: Managing Customer Issues. Report issues and help replicate the setup with the QA team in Riverlane. Writing scripts to help debug the complete system. Update test environment and document the experiments that were conducted.
• Customer Advocacy: Voice of the Customer to River Lane Product Team. Highlight the success, issues and trends on customer’s Quantum Systems. Feedback key features that will be needed to win current and next generation products. Create Dashboard that would allow better understanding of the complete quantum computing system.

What we need:

• A Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Physics, Math or a related discipline.
• Great communication skills (written and verbal) and an ability to work with a diverse range of people are essential.
• Strong experience of at least one Embedded Software programming language (C, C++, Python, etc.)
• 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 System Verilog preferred
• Curiosity to learn about new technologies, including quantum computing and error correction
• A deep understanding of how hardware implements with software
• Experience with standard development practices, such as source control, continuous integration, unit testing, and standard debug methodologies
• Ability to work well within a team and independently
• Must be able to pass a USA Gov Clearance if required

Even better if:

• Experience working on scientific instrumentation
• Good knowledge of Quantum Mechanics
• Technical pre / post sales, professional services or field application engineering experience

What can you expect from us:

• Comprehensive benefits package that includes an annual bonus plan, private medical insurance, life insurance and 401K contributions
• Equity, so that our team can share in the long-term success of Riverlane
• Generous paid time off, and enhanced family leave
• Diverse work environment that brings together experts in many fields (including software and hardware development, quantum information theory, physics and math) and over 20 different nationalities
• Learning environment that encourages individual, team and company growth and learning, including training and conference budgets

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Everyone is welcome at Riverlane. We are an equal opportunity 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 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.

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.