Senior Software Engineer (Research)
About The Position
Riverlane is hiring a Senior Software Engineer for its Engineering Research team, which develops and maintains software that supports quantum error correction (QEC) research. The team works across disciplines with mathematicians, physicists, and engineers on software for new codes, decoders, and related logic. The role contributes to Riverlane’s QEC stack and helps turn research ideas into robust software that colleagues and customers can rely on. The engineer will collaborate directly with researchers on research code, internal tools, and production software. Work includes developing prototypes into correct, maintainable, and performant code; implementing decoding algorithms; extending software tools for quantum simulation and QEC decoding and analysis; and collaborating across Riverlane to guide development of the QEC stack.
Requirements
- Proficiency in C++ and Python.
- Experience with collaborative programming.
- Experience with software engineering tools, including CI/CD, containers, version control, and static and dynamic code analysis.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
- A passion for learning and a curious mindset.
- An interest in quantum computing.
- Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to explain complex ideas clearly to varied audiences.
Nice To Haves
- Experience shipping software to users.
- Experience with quantum computing.
- Experience with GPU programming.
Responsibilities
- Develop research ideas and prototypes into correct, maintainable, and fast code.
- Deliver reliable and optimised software implementations of cutting-edge decoding algorithms to colleagues and customers.
- Extend Riverlane’s software tools for quantum simulation and QEC decoding and analysis.
- Share expertise and collaborate with other Riverlane teams to guide development of parts of the QEC stack.
- Collaborate directly with researchers on research code, internal tools, and production software.
Benefits
- Annual bonus plan.
- Private medical insurance.
- Life insurance.
- 401K contributions.
- Equity.
- Generous paid time off.
- Enhanced family leave.
- Learning events, training, and conference budgets.
- Diverse work environment with experts from multiple fields and over 20 nationalities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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