Quantum Scientist - Applied QEC

Riverlane•Boston, MA

7d•$135,000 - $170,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Riverlane’s mission is to master quantum error correction (QEC) and unlock a new age of human progress. Quantum computers will help humanity solve some of its most important challenges, but without QEC, these breakthroughs can never be achieved. Riverlane is the world leader in QEC technology. Riverlane partners with many of the world’s leading quantum hardware providers and government agencies to make fault-tolerant quantum computing a reality. As a Quantum Scientist (applied), you will work within Riverlane’s Research team, supporting our partners as they design, run and interpret quantum computing experiments, while also contributing to Riverlane’s internal research in QEC. You will gain exposure to different qubit architectures and develop an understanding of their respective QEC considerations. You will help translate experimental goals into practical implementations, analyze results, and share insights that inform both customer success and ongoing product and research development. You will collaborate directly with customers to set up experiments, understand technical challenges, and support progress, as well as work closely with internal teams to resolve issues and advance projects. You will also represent Riverlane externally through conference attendance, presentations, and technical discussions. Strong communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and an interest in applying research in real-world settings are essential for success in this role.

Requirements

A PhD in Physics, Experimental Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
Research experience in quantum computing, gained in academia or industry
Experience designing, running and analyzing experiments or simulations using research-grade tools
An interest in quantum error correction and applying research in real-world settings
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting or discussing technical work
Comfort with collaborating with customers and partners as part of the role
The ability to work effectively in a collaborative, interdisciplinary team

Nice To Haves

Experience in QEC research
Technical sales or external customer support experience

Responsibilities

Work with partners across the North America (predominantly US) with varied qubit architectures to design and execute quantum computing experiments, using Riverlane's DeltaKit Software and tools
Support the deployment of quantum applications and QEC-related solutions into partner environments
Investigate experimental results, diagnose issues, and work with internal research and product teams to resolve them
Contribute to internal research projects related to quantum computing and quantum error correction
Present results internally and externally, including at customer meetings, workshops and conferences