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Salary: £58,000 - 98,000 per year
Requirements: Experience in a B2B product role, or a closely related position involving ownership of product direction and prioritisationExperience working in a deep-tech environment with complex, evolving problemsA degree in engineering or science, or equivalent practical experienceConfidence going technically deep to understand product capabilities, limitations and real-world usageAbility to navigate complex trade-offs and shape product strategies that balance user value with feasibilityHigh emotional intelligence, with strong active listening, critical thinking and creative problem-solving skillsAbility to work cross-functionally, influence without authority and build trusted relationshipsComfort working in ambiguity and adapting direction in a fast-paced, evolving environmentEnthusiasm for building a product in a new area of technologyExcellent communication, presentation and documentation skills, with the ability to tailor your style to different audiencesA proactive mindset, with the ability to identify opportunities and take initiative to drive improvementsHelpful additional experience: working on open-source software products; building software products that interface with hardware; shipping developer tools such as SDKs, libraries, APIs or CLIs; or exposure to quantum computing Responsibilities: Engage with users, partners and the open-source community to gather insight and feedbackAnalyse product usage, developer behaviour and the broader ecosystem to inform prioritiesDefine and communicate Deltakits product vision, strategy and roadmapPrioritise features and improvements to drive developer adoption and engagementAlign cross-functional teams and guide product and technical trade-offsSupport launches, user engagement and go-to-market activitiesDevelop product collateral and ensure strong documentation and onboarding experiencesMonitor delivery progress and adapt plans as neededDrive community engagement and identify opportunities for growth and new use cases Technologies: HardwareSupportLESSMarketing More:
We are Riverlane, a world leader in quantum error correction (QEC), working to help make fault-tolerant quantum computing a reality. Our mission is to master QEC and unlock new possibilities for human progress. We have raised more than $125 million to accelerate our research and development and partner with leading quantum hardware providers and government agencies. This full-time, permanent role is based in Cambridge, UK, with hybrid working; we will also consider part-time applications, and applicants can indicate their preferred schedule in their cover letter. The salary is £68,000–£84,000 depending on experience. You will work at the heart of Deltakit, our open-source QEC software development kit, collaborating with users, partners and cross-functional teams to shape its product direction and community presence. We offer an annual bonus plan, private medical and life insurance, a contributory pension scheme, equity, 28 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, enhanced family leave, and learning and development opportunities, including training and conference budgets. Our diverse team brings together experts across software and hardware development, quantum information theory, physics and mathematics, and more than 20 nationalities. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from eligible, suitably qualified candidates. We encourage applications even if you do not meet every qualification and are happy to discuss adjustments to the application or selection process. To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter explaining your interest and relevant skills and experience; we review applications as they arrive and interview suitable candidates on a rolling basis.
last updated 40 week of 2026