Senior Software Engineer - Open Source
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Job description
A Senior Software Engineer role at Riverlane to own and lead the development of Deltakit, an open-source platform for building, simulating and interpreting quantum error correction experiments. The role sits at the intersection of research and engineering, turning cutting-edge QEC ideas into robust, intuitive software.
At a glance
- Employment
- Full-time · Employee (employment agreement)
- Work mode
- Remote
- Pay
- GBP 81,000 – 95,000 / year
What you'll do
- Lead significant parts of both the internal and external software stack for error-corrected quantum computing systems
- Turn internal tools into external and public ones; own the complete software cycle process: design, development, testing, builds, workflows, releases
- Mentor, guide and lead engineers in the team
- Lead collaboration with other engineering teams to integrate their software and hardware artifacts with Deltakit
- Engage with the community of users and researchers to identify needs and formulate adequate response
- Contribute actively to open-source projects and lead the Deltakit open-source community
- Organise and run workshops and tutorials for the community of users
- Drive the design and delivery of new features, improving performance and usability, and ensure the platform scales as adoption grows
- Plan and prioritise the development roadmap, aligning technical delivery with research milestones, user needs, and broader organisational goals
- Define technical direction, make architectural decisions, and set the standard for high-quality, well-engineered code
What we're looking for
- Strong technical foundation (e.g. computer science, mathematics, physics or similar)
- Experience designing and building high-quality scientific or technical software, primarily in Python
- Ability to translate complex, research-driven concepts into robust, scalable and user-friendly solutions
- Broad understanding of software systems (e.g. compilers, operating systems, computer architecture)
- Experience shipping software to users and maintaining high engineering standards
- Curiosity and a strong drive to learn and solve complex problems
- Collaborative mindset, with experience working across diverse teams
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to shape technical direction, drive best practices, and support others through mentorship and leadership
- Interest in contributing to the quantum open-source ecosystem
Nice to have
- Experience with a strongly typed language (e.g. C++ or Rust)
Your team
Deltakit
Open-source, user-facing platform for building, simulating and interpreting QEC experiments
Benefits
A learning environment that encourages individual, team and company growth and development, including a regular programme of learning events and training and conference budgets
- Annual bonus plan
- Private medical insurance
- Life insurance
- Contributory pension scheme
- Equity
- 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and enhanced family leave
- A diverse work environment that brings together experts in many fields and over 20 different nationalities
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About Riverlane
World leader in quantum error correction technology
Riverlane is the world leader in QEC technology. Having raised more than $125M in funding to date to accelerate its cutting-edge R&D in quantum error correction (QEC), Riverlane partners 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
- Quantum computing
- Raised more than $125M in funding to date
- Partners with many of the world's leading quantum hardware providers and government agencies
- Team includes over 20 different nationalities