Graduate Scheme 2025 - Engineering

Cambridge, UK | Full-time | Permanent 

Salary: £37,000 

About us 
 
Riverlane’s mission is to make quantum computing useful, sooner. From advances in material science to complex chemistry simulation for drug design and discovery, quantum computers will help solve some of the world’s most important challenges. Riverlane is building the quantum error correction stack to make this happen. It’s a complex problem that requires a range of skills, talent and passion. We’re making remarkable progress and growing fast.  

About our graduate recruitment scheme 

Riverlane’s rewarding Engineering Graduate Scheme is designed to enable those with degrees in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Physics or Maths to develop their skills and expertise and become future leaders in the quantum computing industry. 

As a trainee on Riverlane's exciting Graduate Scheme, you will join us as a permanent employee at our Head Office in Cambridge, UK, where you will work alongside our world-class multidisciplinary team.  During your first 12 months, you will rotate through different functions of Riverlane, including Engineering, Quantum Science and Product, giving you exposure and hands-on experience across different areas of the company.  

As a Graduate Engineer at Riverlane, you will have a dedicated Supervisor, who will support you throughout your rotations and provide coaching to develop your leadership skills.  You will be given real responsibility from the outset, gaining hands-on experience and developing a broad understanding of quantum computing, while receiving expert support to help you build key engineering skills. 

Please note that you do not need any background in quantum computing; this will form part of your learning. 

If you want to be immersed in a rewarding Graduate Scheme, at the heart of cutting-edge technology, where you will be challenged, learn new skills and develop your Engineering capabilities, then we’d love to hear from you.  Apply today! 

Requirements

What you will do 

• Create cutting-edge software to leverage maximum potential from current quantum computers 
• Contribute to the design process, development and implementation of advanced software and hardware tools for quantum computing 
• Gain experience in the full lifecycle of product development, from maintaining and improving existing systems, to devising novel solutions 

• Learn to test complex products operating at the cutting edge of technology 
• Work in a multi-disciplinary environment of Scientists and Engineers, leveraging your knowledge and experience to create novel solutions 

Requirements 

You will:

• Be in your final year of your Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in one of the following subjects: Computer Science, Computer Systems Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Physics, Maths (or another closely related technical field)
• Be graduating next year (2025), or have graduated this year (2024), with at least a 2.1 
• Be able to evidence creative, high-quality academic work 
• Have experience with at least one general purpose programming language 
• Have excellent critical thinking and problem-solving ability 
• Have strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with a track record of effectively communicating scientific results to colleagues/peers and other audiences 
• Have the ability to take initiative, demonstrate proactivity and work well as part of a team 
• Have a passion for translating academic expertise into an applied industrial setting 
• Have a strong desire to learn and develop 

Important notes 

• We are only able to accept applications from individuals who already have the right to work in the UK (including those who hold a valid UK student visa). 
• Riverlane's graduate scheme is the beginning of a permanent career at Riverlane, starting on  Monday 6th October, 2025. The rotation element lasts for one year. Upon successful completion of the rotations, the target is to become an 'Associate Engineer'.

Application Deadline & Selection Process 
Please submit your application by Friday 29th November 2024.   

Stage 1: Remote Technical Challenges are to be completed within 7 days and will be arranged individually. These must be completed by 13th December 2024 at the latest.   

Stage 2: An assessment centre will be held in our Headquarters in Cambridge on Tuesday 14th January 2025.  Please hold this date in your diary! 

How to apply 

Please upload a CV and covering letter. Your covering letter should explain why you are applying for Riverlane’s Graduate Recruitment Scheme and what skills and experience you feel you can bring to the role. 

Benefits

What can you expect from us

Alongside a competitive salary, we offer generous annual leave, private medical insurance, a health cash plan and life assurance, as well many other benefits, including free snacks, refreshments and onsite yoga!

You can also expect 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.

If you have any queries, please contact [email protected].

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.

Studies have shown that women tend to apply to jobs if they meet all or almost all of the requirements whereas men apply even if they meet only some of the requirements. If that sounds like you then please apply – we are happy to review your application and let you know if we think you might be a good fit.

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.