Lead Quantum Error Correction Researcher

Overview

In this role you lead high-impact QEC research at Riverlane, driving the development of the world’s first QEC stack. You will supervise a small team within a multidisciplinary group and shape research directions as the technology scales. You translate cutting-edge findings into outcomes that advance company goals, while mentoring colleagues and building external partnerships. This is a mission-driven opportunity to push the boundaries of fault-tolerant quantum computing and contribute to impactful, real-world applications.

Pay / Benefits

• annual bonus
• private medical insurance
• life insurance
• contributory pension
• equity
• learning budget and training

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-person QEC research projects end-to-end
• Coach and level up team members through mentorship
• Shape directions and priorities of QEC research as technology scales
• Translate research into outcomes advancing Riverlane’s goals
• Line-manage and support team growth and responsibility
• Build relationships with external partners and customers (hardware partners)
• Contribute to proposals and funding opportunities
• Write and review code for internal and open-source codebases
• Communicate results via publications, talks, and conferences

Key requirements

• PhD in mathematics, physics, computer science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Proven ability to perform high-quality theoretical work (e.g., publications)
• Experience leading research directions and multi-person projects
• Collaborative mindset with mentoring experience
• Working knowledge of QEC
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Strong written and oral communication skills

• collaborative mindset
• mentoring and coaching
• clear scientific communication
• QEC knowledge
• qLDPC codes (advantageous)
• understanding of one or more qubit modalities (advantageous)

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