Software Engineer – Open Source

Overview

As a Software Engineer at Riverlane, you help advance Deltakit, Riverlane’s open-source platform for building, simulating and interpreting quantum error correction experiments. You translate cutting-edge ideas into robust, user-friendly software used by researchers and practitioners. You’ll collaborate with scientists and engineers to deliver practical, scalable solutions and contribute to the open-source community. This role offers meaningful work at the intersection of research and engineering, shaping tools that bridge theory and application.

Pay / Benefits

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

Responsibilities

• Build parts of the internal and external software stack for error-corrected quantum computing systems
• Design and build quantum software productivity tools to represent and debug quantum programs
• Design and implement parts of the QEC compiler stack when needed
• Collaborate closely with scientists and engineers to implement practical and scalable solutions
• Write correct, maintainable code
• Actively participate in the Deltakit open-source community

Key requirements

• Curious, fast learner with interest in quantum computing and complex technical problems
• Strong technical foundation (computer science, maths, physics or similar)
• Proficient in Python with experience building efficient, high-quality software
• Good understanding of the software stack and ability to deliver to deadlines
• Collaborative team player with experience working across diverse groups
• Clear communicator, comfortable engaging with users and colleagues
• Interest in open-source and user-focused software development
• Adaptable and proactive in a fast-moving, evolving environment

• Collaborative
• Clear communication
• Adaptability
• Python proficiency
• Software design and development
• Experience contributing to open-source projects

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