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$93k per year
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In office (Cambridge)
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Senior
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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 12, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 29, 2026.

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Riverlane is a Cambridge company that builds the error correction stack for quantum computers, including the Deltaflow system and the open source Deltakit software platform. It works with quantum hardware makers and hires software engineers, error correction researchers, embedded firmware engineers and product managers. The company is headquartered in Cambridge, England, United Kingdom.

Join Riverlane, a pioneering company in quantum computing. As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer, you will play a crucial role in building the world's first quantum error correction stack, Deltaflow. You will collaborate with top engineers, product experts, and quantum physicists to design, build, and deliver this cutting-edge technology. Prior knowledge of quantum computing is not required, as you will learn on the job.

Missions

  • Design and build embedded software components for the quantum error correction stack, focusing on features that facilitate seamless deployment.
  • Integrate the quantum error correction stack into advanced quantum computing systems and develop test infrastructure to verify system performance.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and constraints, ensuring the successful delivery of the product.

Profil recherché

- Great communication skills and an ability to work with a diverse range of people are essential

- Strong C++ skills

- A Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Physics, Maths or a related discipline

- Experience with standard development practises, such as source control, continuous integration and unit testing

- Curiosity to learn about new technologies, including quantum computing and error correction

- A deep understanding of how hardware implements software

- Proficiency with a scripting language, such as Python

- Hands-on experience of working alongside hardware design

- Experience writing embedded software in high-performance applications

- We 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

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