Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Cambridge, UK | Full-time | Permanent | Salary: £62,000 - £88,000 DOE 

We will also consider part-time applications for this role. Please indicate your preferred working schedule in your cover letter. 

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 the role 

As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer at Riverlane, you will help build the world’s first quantum error correction stack to enable useful quantum computing. This cutting-edge work will involve collaborating with our engineering, product and quantum physics teams to design, build and deliver this stack. 

At Riverlane, we are creating something truly unique, complex and large-scale, so being comfortable with engineering to evolving specs is key. As such, you will be happy and excited to get hands-on quickly in areas outside your own expertise. You will work well with different people and be team-oriented.   

Prior quantum computing knowledge is not necessary - you will learn this along the way! 

What you will do 

This fantastic position will be part of a brand new team, offering the rare opportunity to create and develop things from scratch and really make the role your own.  As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer at Riverlane, you will: 

• Take a leading role in designing and building embedded software components for our quantum error correction stack  

• Design and build other libraries and tools related to the embedded components, such as simulators, profilers and low-level compilers 

• Develop test infrastructure to verify and benchmark system correctness and performance 

Requirements

What we need 

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

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

• Track record of bring-up and delivery of embedded software systems on FPGA/ASIC 

• Expert C/C++ skills 

• Proficiency with a scripting language, such as Python 

• Knowledge of hardware systems, microprocessors or co-processors 

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

• Experience with standard development practises and tools, such as source control, build systems, continuous integration and unit testing 

Even better if 

• You have experience with RISC architectures  

• You have experience of writing code for bare metal 

How to apply 

Please upload a CV and covering letter by clicking 'Apply Now'. Your covering letter should explain why you are applying for the job and what skills and experience you can bring to the role. 

We review CVs as we receive them and interview as soon as we have applications that look like a good match (usually within one week). We do not use closing dates. So please apply as soon as possible, to avoid missing out on this role. We advertised this role on the 16th July 2024. 

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. 

Benefits

What can you expect from us 

• A comprehensive benefits package that includes private medical insurance, life insurance and a contributory pension scheme 

• Equity so that our team can share in the long-term success of Riverlane 

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays and enhanced family leave 

• A diverse work environment that brings together experts in many fields (including software and hardware development, quantum information theory, physics, maths and many more) and over 20 different nationalities  

• A learning environment that encourages individual, team and company growth and learning, including an annual training and conference budget