Engineering Graduate Scheme 2027
Level inferred from job title
Job description
A permanent graduate scheme for Computer Science, Engineering, Physics or Maths graduates to build a career in quantum computing, rotating through Engineering teams at Riverlane's Cambridge head office for the first 12 months.
At a glance
- Employment
- Full-time · Employee (employment agreement)
- Work mode
- Hybrid
- Pay
- GBP 40,000 / year
- Apply before
- November 6, 2026
What you'll do
- Design, develop and improve software or hardware tools used in quantum computing and QEC
- Contribute to engineering projects from initial design through implementation, testing and improvement
- Learn how to build and test complex products at the cutting edge of technology
- Work with engineers and scientists from different disciplines to solve technical problems
- Develop engineering skills through hands-on work, feedback and support from your team
What we're looking for
- A completed or in-progress Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Systems Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or a related subject
- Graduation in 2026 or expected graduation in 2027
- Evidence of strong technical skills and creative problem-solving through academic work, research, personal projects or other relevant experience
- Experience with at least one programming language, preferably C++ or Python
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- The ability to take initiative and work effectively as part of a team
- An interest in applying your skills in an industrial setting and a strong desire to learn
Your team
Engineering
Rotations through Engineering teams, in close collaboration with research teams
How to get hired
- 1Stage 1: Remote technical challenges, arranged individually with seven days to complete them; all challenges must be completed by Monday 7 December 2026
- 2Stage 2: Assessment day held at headquarters in Cambridge, UK, on Thursday 14 January 2027
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About Riverlane
World leader in quantum error correction technology
Riverlane is the world leader in QEC technology, accelerating cutting-edge R&D in quantum error correction and partnering with many of the world's leading quantum hardware providers and government agencies to make fault-tolerant quantum computing a reality.
Mission
Master quantum error correction (QEC) and unlock a new age of human progress.
Key facts
- Cambridge, UK
- Quantum computing
- Raised more than $125M in funding to date
- Partners with many of the world's leading quantum hardware providers and government agencies
- Growing fast