Hybrid Software Engineer – Modelling

at Riverlane

• Job title: Software Engineer – Modelling
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: £55,000 - £82,000 per year
• Degree requirement: No Education Requirement
• Tech skills: Python, Rust
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Cambridge, United Kingdom

About the role

• Software Engineer involved in creating software models for quantum computers. Join Riverlane's mission to advance quantum computing through innovative error correction technology.

Responsibilities

• Understand design requirements and constraints for error-corrected quantum computing systems
• Develop functional and performance models of hardware
• Do full system bring-up, co-simulation, testing and performance modelling
• Write correct, fast and maintainable code

Requirements

• Proficiency in Python
• Experience in one native language, such as C++ or Rust
• Curiosity to learn about quantum computing
• Understanding of how hardware implements software
• Ability to operate comfortably in ambiguous or evolving environments
• A collaborative team player, with excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Ability and willingess to work in a hybrid environment
• Experience with FPGA or ASIC development flows (even better if you have)
• Knowledge of micro-architecture design (even better if you have)
• Familiarity with digital hardware design principles (even better if you have)
• Understanding of hardware implementation constraints (even better if you have)
• Experience modelling algorithms (even better if you have)
• Strong engineering practices, including CI/CD, automated testing and structured code reviews (even better if you have)
• Ability to work across disciplines and communicate complex architectural trade-offs clearly (even better if you have)

Benefits

• 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