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Any offer made will carefully take into account level of experience (including relevant industry experience), transferable relevant skills and previous relevant achievements.\nAbout us \nRiverlane’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. \nHaving raised more than $125M in funding to date to accelerate our cutting-edge 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. We’re making remarkable progress and growing fast. \nAbout the role \nAs a Software Engineer at Riverlane, you will help build the world’s first Quantum Error Correction (QEC) stack, a critical step towards making useful quantum computing a reality. \nThis role sits within Riverlane’s Engineering Research team, which focuses on developing software to support and enable our research. Riverlane research spans from developing new codes, decoders and associated logic. To effectively develop these important components, we leverage in-house, novel software solutions that we maintain and grow continuously. The Engineering Research team oversees these components and it brings together mathematicians, physicists and engineers, working closely across disciplines on challenging technical problems. \nYou will collaborate directly with researchers, contributing to research code, internal tools and production software. Your work will play an important role in translating new ideas into robust, high-quality software that colleagues and customers can rely on. \nWhat you will do\nAs a Software Engineer at Riverlane, your work will vary and will include: \nDeveloping research ideas and prototypes into correct, maintainable, and fast code. \nDelivering reliable and optimised software implementations of cutting-edge decoding algorithms to colleagues and customers. \nExtending Riverlane’s software tools for quantum simulation and QEC decoding and analysis. \nSharing expertise and collaborating with other teams at Riverlane to guide thedevelopment of various parts of the QEC stack. \nWhat we need\nProficiency in C++ and Python is essential \nExperience with collaborative programming \nExperience with software engineering tools: CI/CD, containers, version control, static and dynamic code analysis \nStrong problem-solving skills \nAbility to work effectively, both independently and as part of a team \nA passion for learning and curious mindset \nAn interest in quantum computing \nStrong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to discuss complex ideas with a variety of audiences, in a clear and simple way \n Even better if you have…\nExperience of shipping software to users \nExperience of quantum computing \nExperience of GPU programming \nWhat can you expect from us \nA comprehensive benefits package that includes an annual bonus plan, private medical insurance, life insurance, and 401K contributions \nEquity, so that our team can share in the long-term success of Riverlane \nGenerous paid time off and enhanced family leave \nA 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 \nA learning environment that encourages individual, team and company growth and development, including a regular programme of learning events and training and conference budgets \nHow to apply \nPlease upload your resume 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. \nWe 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. \nIf you have any queries, please contact . \nEveryone 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. \nWomen 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. 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