Senior Embedded Software Engineer (Firmware)

Overview

As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer at Riverlane, you will contribute to the Deltaflow quantum error correction stack and help deploy it into world-class quantum systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams in engineering, product, and physics to design and validate embedded software for scalable QEC solutions. The role combines hands-on firmware work with system-level integration and testing to ensure correctness and performance. This is a unique opportunity to shape early-stage software in a high-impact, fast-growing quantum company.

Pay / Benefits

• annual bonus plan
• private medical insurance
• life insurance
• contributory pension
• equity
• 28 days annual leave

Responsibilities

• Design and implement embedded software components for the QEC stack to support seamless deployment
• Integrate the QEC stack into partner quantum computing systems
• Develop test infrastructure to verify system correctness and performance
• Collaborate with Product and Quantum Science teams to capture requirements and constraints for the system

Key requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Physics, Maths or related discipline
• Strong C++ skills
• Proficiency with Python or scripting language
• Excellent communication and ability to work with diverse teams
• Curiosity to learn new technologies, including quantum computing and error correction
• Deep understanding of how hardware implements software
• Experience with source control, CI/CD and unit testing

• Strong communication
• Team-oriented
• Curiosity/learnability
• C++
• Python
• Embedded software

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