Senior Quantum Error Correction Researcher

Riverlane•Cambridge, MA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Quantum Error Correction Researcher at Riverlane, you won’t just research quantum error correction - you’ll help us build it. Your work will help deliver the world’s first QEC stack and unlock useful, scalable quantum computing. We have a fantastic opportunity to join one of Riverlane’s more science-focused quantum error correction teams, which works to enable large-scale error-corrected quantum computation. This world-class, highly collaborative team brings together mathematicians, physicists, computer scientists and software engineers, working side by side on a diverse portfolio of cutting-edge research projects. In this senior role, you will lead high-impact research projects and manage a small team within a larger, multidisciplinary group. You’ll balance deep, hands-on research with technical leadership, mentoring, and strategic direction.

Requirements

PhD in mathematics, physics, computer science, or a related technical field (or equivalent professional experience)
Proven ability to undertake high-quality theoretical work (for example, through publications)
Experience driving the direction of scientific or technical research
Experience leading projects involving multiple people
A collaborative mindset with experience in guiding and mentoring less-experienced colleagues
Working knowledge of QEC
Ability to work effectively both independently, and as part of a team
Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to discuss complex ideas with a variety of audiences in a clear way

Nice To Haves

Experience undertaking or leading QEC research, evidenced by scientific publications
Knowledge of qLDPC codes
Understanding of one or more qubit modalities
Experience leading a group of researchers working across multiple projects, balancing competing priorities
Knowledge of Python and/or C++
A track record of winning contracts or grants

Responsibilities

Pushing the boundaries of quantum error correction (QEC) through hands-on, high-impact research, while coaching and levelling up researchers in your team.
Owning and leading multi-person projects end to end, working closely with your team and cross-functional partners across Riverlane.
Actively shaping the direction and priorities of QEC research in relevant areas as we scale our technology and roadmap.
Translating cutting-edge research into outcomes that move the company forward, contributing directly to Riverlane’s goals and strategy.
Line-managing, mentoring and supporting members of your team, helping them to grow and take on increasing responsibility.
Building strong relationships with external partners, collaborators, and customers, including hardware partners across all qubit types.
Helping define and win new projects by contributing to compelling proposals and funding opportunities.
Sharing knowledge and collaborating across teams to rapidly advance our products.
Writing and reviewing code for our internal and open-source codebases.
Communicating results clearly and decisively through publications, talks, and presentations at leading conferences and workshops.

Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package that includes an annual bonus scheme, private health insurance, life insurance and a contributory retirement fund.
Equity, so that our team can share in the long-term success of Riverlane
Generous annual leave and enhanced family leave
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
A learning environment that encourages individual, team and company growth and learning, including an annual training and conference budget.

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