<p><span data-contrast="auto">Cambridge, UK | Full-time | Permanent | Hybrid</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Salary: £80,000 to £110,000 DOE </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><em><span data-contrast="none">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.</span></em></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">About us</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">Riverlane’s mission 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. QEC is a complex problem that requires a range of skills, talent and passion. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></p>
<p><span class="TextRun SCXW243923852 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW243923852 BCX8">Having raised more than $125M in funding to date to accelerate our </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW243923852 BCX8">cutting-edge</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW243923852 BCX8"> R&D in quantum error correction (QEC), Riverlane partners with many of the world’s leading quantum hardware providers and government agencies to make fault-tolerant quantum computing a reality. </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW243923852 BCX8">We’re</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW243923852 BCX8"> making remarkable progress and growing fast. </span></span><span class="EOP SCXW243923852 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">About the role</span></strong><strong><span data-contrast="none"> </span></strong></p>
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<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">Riverlane's QEC research only moves as fast as the software that supports it. Researchers working on decoding algorithms need tools they can trust: fast, correct, and built to last.</p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">You'll sit within the Research teams, working alongside mathematicians, physicists and engineers to develop the simulation and analysis tooling that underpins their work. The quality of the software directly shapes what research is possible.</p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">At Senior level, you'll take ownership of significant technical work and help researchers around you raise their engineering standards. At Staff level, you'll set direction across projects and may lead a small team.</p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">This would suit someone who cares deeply about software quality and wants their work to directly shape what research is possible.</p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">What you will do </span></strong></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">As a Senior/Staff Research Software Engineer at Riverlane, your work will vary and will include:</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto">Developing research ideas and prototypes into correct, maintainable, and </span><span data-contrast="auto">fast code.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Delivering reliable and optimised software implementations of cutting-edge decoding algorithm.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Maintaining and evolving repositories and software releases at the high engineering level.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Extending Riverlane’s software tools for quantum simulation and QEC decoding and analysis.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Sharing expertise and collaborating with other teams at Riverlane to guide the</span> <span data-contrast="auto">development of various parts of the QEC stack.</span></li>
<li><span data-ccp-props="{}"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW33578939 BCX8">Support whole research directions and lead </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW33578939 BCX8">teams</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW33578939 BCX8">.</span></span></li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">What we need </span></strong></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto">MSc in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or a related technical </span><span data-contrast="auto">field (or equivalent professional experience)</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Proficiency in C++ and Python is essential</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience with collaborative programming</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-ccp-props="{}"><span class="TextRun SCXW135746984 BCX8" lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW135746984 BCX8">Confidence in basics of linear algebra, discrete mathematics, and probabilities</span></span><span class="EOP Selected SCXW135746984 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience with software engineering tools: CI/CD, containers, version control, static and dynamic code analysis</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Strong problem-solving skills</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Ability to work effectively, both independently and as part of a team </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">A passion for learning and curious mindset</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">An interest in quantum computing</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to discuss </span><span data-contrast="auto">complex ideas with a variety of audiences, in a clear and simple way </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Even better if you have…</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<ul>
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</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="45" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Experience of quantum computing</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="45" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Experience of GPU programming</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">What can you expect from us</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="22" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">A comprehensive benefits package that includes an annual bonus plan, private medical insurance, life insurance, and a contributory pension scheme </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="22" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Equity, so that our team can share in the long-term success of Riverlane </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="22" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and enhanced family leave </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="22" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">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 </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="22" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">A learning environment that encourages individual, team and company growth and development, including a regular programme of learning events and training and conference budgets</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">How to apply</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Please upload a CV and covering letter by clicking 'Apply'. Your covering letter should explain why you are applying for the job and what skills and experience you can bring to the role.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">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.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<p><span data-contrast="auto">If you have any queries, please contact </span><a ----- data-contrast="none"><span ----- data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">com</span></span></a><span data-contrast="auto">.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></p>
<p><em><span data-contrast="auto">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.</span></em><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><em><span data-contrast="none">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.</span></em><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":276}"> </span></p>
<p><em><span data-contrast="auto">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.</span></em><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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