Integration Software Engineer

Cambridge, UK | Full-time | Permanent | Hybrid 

Salary: £65,000 - £80,000 DOE  

The salary range for this role is broad, as we are able to consider varying levels of experience.  Any offer made will carefully take into account level of experience (including relevant industry experience), transferable relevant skills and previous relevant achievements.

Please indicate your preferred working schedule in your cover letter.  

At Riverlane, we build new and advanced solutions to solve one of the hardest problems in quantum computing: quantum error correction (QEC). As a Integration Software Engineer at Riverlane, you will help build the world’s first quantum error correction stack - Deltaflow, and help deploy it to real customers. You will be excited by the opportunity to work with customers, including onsite with the customer, to ensure the integration of Deltaflow with their system. This cutting-edge work will involve collaborating with our world-class engineering, product and quantum physics teams to design, build and deliver this stack. 

At Riverlane, we are creating something truly unique, complex and large-scale, so being comfortable with engineering to evolving specs is key. As such, you will be happy and excited to get hands-on quickly in areas outside your own expertise. You will also work well with different people and be team-oriented.   

• →Design and build embedded software components for our quantum error correction stack, specifically targeting features that aid with seamless deployment of our product to partners 

• →Integrate our QEC stack into world-class quantum computing systems 

• →Develop test infrastructure to verify and benchmark whole-system correctness and performance 

• →Work alongside our Product and Quantum Science teams to understand the requirements and constraints for this cutting-edge system 

• A Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Physics, Maths or a related discipline 

• Great communication skills and an ability to work with a diverse range of people are essential 

• Strong Python skills and proficiency with C++ , namely:  
  • Able to show substantial experience of developing and designing Python3 tools or applications in a professional, production environment, Ideally, including experience of doing this in a hardware control/interfacing context.
  • Able to demonstrate professional experience of developing using C++ to produce production-grade released code. Including use of modern (C++14 or later) C++ features, such as memory management, multithreading, STL libraries, etc.
  • Able to demonstrate an understanding of design and architecture best practices such as object-orientation, SOLID principals and clean code.
  • Able to demonstrate an understanding of software testing best practices, such as unit testing, integration testing, end-to-end testing. Ideally in an embedded context.

• Experience of developing scripts or test harnesses with Python
• Curiosity to learn about new technologies, including quantum computing and error correction 
• Experience of developing software for embedded applications and/or for testing hardware devices. Ideally, including interface protocols such as serial, UART, I2C, tcp/ip.
• Experience with standard development practices, such as source control, continuous integration and unit testing 

Even better if you have… 

• Experience of working with external customers in a system deployment or on-going support context, or, can demonstrate a desire to work directly with customers.
• Experience of deploying and verifying production software onto customer systems or environments.

What can you expect from us 

• A comprehensive benefits package that includes an annual bonus plan, private medical insurance, life insurance, and a contributory pension scheme  

• Equity, so that our team can share in the long-term success of Riverlane  

• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and enhanced family leave  

• A diverse work environment that brings together experts in many fields (including software and hardware development, quantum information theory, physics and maths) and over 20 different nationalities  

• A learning environment that encourages individual, team and company growth and development, including a regular programme of learning events and training and conference budgets 

How to apply 

Please upload a CV and covering letter by clicking 'Apply'. Your covering letter should explain why you are applying for the job and what skills and experience you can bring to the role. 

We review CVs as we receive them and interview as soon as we have applications that look like a good match. We do not use closing dates. So, please apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out on this role. 

If you have any queries, please contact jobs@riverlane.com. 

Everyone is welcome at Riverlane. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from eligible and suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender reassignment, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity/paternity. 

Women and other underrepresented groups may be less likely to apply for a role unless they meet all or nearly all of the requirements.  If this applies to you, we still encourage you to apply - you may be a great fit, even if you don’t meet every single qualification. We’d love to hear from you. 

If you need any adjustments made to the application or selection process so you can do your best, please let us know. We will be happy to help. 

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