Hybrid System Software Engineer

at Riverlane

• Job title: System Software Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: £55,000 - £70,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Linux
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Cambridge, United Kingdom

About the role

• System Test Engineer creating test solutions for quantum computing at Riverlane. Collaborating with teams to ensure software quality in innovative quantum error correction technologies.

Responsibilities

• You will work alongside engineering teams throughout the entire feature development process of our products.
• You’ll identify test requirements for new features and design novel tests to ensure that the quality of our product remains high as these features are integrated.
• You will develop a deep systems level understanding of our products, which you’ll bring to the fore when working with other engineers to identify the underlying causes of test failures.
• In addition to developing novel tests, you’ll ensure that existing nightly tests remain reliable, diagnosing any regressions.
• You’ll also identify opportunities to implement new ways of working to improve the quality of our system test infrastructure and accelerate the quality assurance cycle.
• We're creating something truly unique, complex and large-scale, so being comfortable with engineering to evolving specs is key.
• You will also thrive in a collaborative environment, work well with different people and be team-oriented.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a System Test Engineer
• Expertise with Python3, with a good understanding of pytest.
• Experience in developing and maintaining continuous integration flows.
• Understanding of scripting for networking: connecting remotely to a Linux machine; sending and retrieving data; extracting logs.
• Familiarity with Linux.
• Familiarity with hardware development or testing for FPGAs, ASICs, or embedded microcontrollers.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Curiosity to learn about new technologies, including quantum computing and quantum error correction.
• Experience with standard development practises, such as source control (e.g. git), continuous integration and unit testing.
• Ability to work collaboratively, with a diverse range of people.

Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package that includes an annual bonus plan
• Private medical insurance
• Life insurance
• 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 and over 20 different nationalities
• A learning environment that encourages individual, team and company growth and learning, including a regular programme of learning events and training and conference budgets
• A choice to do work on either a Windows laptop or a MacBook.