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Salary: £58,000 - 98,000 per year
Requirements: Strong technical foundation (e.g. computer science, mathematics, physics or similar)Experience designing and building high-quality scientific or technical software, primarily in PythonAbility to translate complex, research-driven concepts into robust, scalable and user-friendly solutionsBroad understanding of software systems (e.g. compilers, operating systems, computer architecture)Experience shipping software to users and maintaining high engineering standardsCuriosity and a strong drive to learn and solve complex problemsCollaborative mindset, with experience working across diverse teamsStrong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to shape technical direction, drive best practices, and support others through mentorship and leadershipInterest in contributing to the quantum open-source ecosystemExperience with a strongly typed language (e.g. C++ or Rust) Responsibilities: Lead significant parts of both the internal and external software stack for error-corrected quantum computing systemsTurn internal tools into external and public onesOwn the complete software cycle process: design, development, testing, builds, workflows, releasesMentor, guide and lead engineers in the teamLead collaboration with other engineering teams to integrate their software and hardware artifacts with DeltakitEngage with the community of users and researchers to identify needs and formulate adequate responseContribute actively to open-source projects and lead the Deltakit open-source communityOrganise and run workshops and tutorials for the community of users Technologies: HardwareSupportPythonRustC++LESS More:
We are Riverlane, based in Cambridge, UK, and working full-time on a permanent basis. Our mission is to master quantum error correction (QEC) and unlock a new age of human progress. We are the world leader in QEC technology and have raised more than $125M in funding to accelerate our R&D. We partner with leading quantum hardware providers and government agencies to make fault-tolerant quantum computing a reality. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will own and lead Deltakit, our open-source platform for building, simulating and interpreting QEC experiments, shaping its direction for a growing and highly technical user community. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including an annual bonus plan, private medical insurance, life insurance, a contributory pension scheme, equity, 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays and enhanced family leave. We also provide a diverse and collaborative work environment and a learning culture with training, learning events and conference budgets.
last updated 36 week of 2026