Riverlane Ltd
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Cambridge, UK Full-time Permanent Hybrid About us Riverlane's mission is to master quantum error correction (QEC) and unlock a new age of human progress. From advances in material and climate science, to complex chemistry simulation for new drug design, quantum computers will help humanity solve some of its most important challenges. But without QEC, the industry's defining technical challenge, such breakthroughs can never be achieved. Riverlane is the world leader in QEC technology. QEC is a complex problem that requires a range of skills, talent and passion. Having raised more than $125M in funding to date to accelerate our 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. We're making remarkable progress and growing fast. The Role As Head of IT, you will own and lead everything that keeps Riverlane's technology estate running - from corporate IT operations to the development and management of our on premises high performance computing (HPC) infrastructure. This is a senior, hands on leadership role that sits at the intersection of enterprise IT and deep technical infrastructure, making it uniquely exciting for someone who thrives in fast moving, engineering led organisations. You will be Riverlane's most senior IT leader, setting strategy, owning delivery, and working closely with engineering, operations, security, and finance stakeholders to ensure our infrastructure is world class, secure, and ready to scale. Key Responsibilities Corporate IT Own and evolve the company wide IT strategy, policies, and roadmap, ensuring alignment with Riverlane's growth trajectory and security requirements. Manage and continuously improve all corporate IT systems, including endpoint management, identity and access management (IAM), collaboration tools, SaaS platforms, and networking. Lead IT procurement, vendor management, and licence optimisation across all tools and platforms. Ensure robust IT support processes are in place, maintaining high availability and responsiveness for a technically demanding workforce of scientists and engineers. Own and develop Riverlane's information security posture, including policies, risk management, access controls, and compliance with relevant standards (e.g. ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials). Lead the IT aspects of any audits, due diligence processes, or regulatory requirements. Manage and mentor any IT support staff, building out the team as the company grows. HPC DevOps Infrastructure Take ownership of Riverlane's on premises high performance computer, serving as the primary technical authority for its architecture, performance, reliability, and availability. Lead the DevOps strategy for the HPC environment, including CI/CD pipelines, containerisation, workload scheduling (e.g. Slurm, Kubernetes), and infrastructure as code practices. Collaborate closely with quantum scientists and hardware engineers to understand their compute requirements and translate them into robust, scalable infrastructure solutions. Learn to ensure the HPC environment is optimised for the unique demands of quantum error correction research and development Define and enforce best practices around HPC system security, backup, disaster recovery, and capacity planning. Evaluate and integrate new technologies to extend the HPC capability as Riverlane's research scales toward MegaQuOp and beyond. Act as the bridge between the engineering/science teams and the IT function, translating complex research infrastructure requirements into well managed, reliable systems. About You Proven experience in a senior IT leadership role, ideally within a technology driven, engineering or research intensive organisation. Strong hands on technical background in Linux systems administration, networking, and cloud/on prem infrastructure. Demonstrable experience managing or supporting HPC environments, including job scheduling systems, storage architectures (e.g. GPFS, Lustre, NFS), and cluster management. Experience owning DevOps tooling and practices: CI/CD, containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes), infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible), and version control systems. Solid understanding of information security principles and experience implementing or managing security frameworks. Excellent stakeholder management skills - comfortable engaging with scientists, engineers, executives, and external vendors alike. A proactive, ownership oriented mindset with the ability to both set strategy and roll up your sleeves. Experience working in a quantum computing, semiconductor, HPC centre, or national laboratory environment. Familiarity with FPGA based systems or real time processing infrastructure. Experience scaling IT operations in a high growth startup or scaleup. Knowledge of relevant compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, Cyber Essentials Plus). Experience with GPU cluster management or similar specialist compute environments. What can you expect from us A comprehensive benefits package that includes private medical insurance, life insurance, a contributory pension scheme and annual bonus 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 learning, including a regular programme of learning events and an annual training and conference budget An award winning employer with 4.7 rating on Glassdoor How to apply Please upload a CV and covering letter by clicking 'Apply Now'. 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. We advertised this role on DATE. 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. GDPR notice: Riverlane collects and processes personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws. If you are a European Job Applicant see the privacy notice for further details.
Cambridge, UK Full-time Permanent Hybrid About us Riverlane's mission is to master quantum error correction (QEC) and unlock a new age of human progress. From advances in material and climate science, to complex chemistry simulation for new drug design, quantum computers will help humanity solve some of its most important challenges. But without QEC, the industry's defining technical challenge, such breakthroughs can never be achieved. Riverlane is the world leader in QEC technology. QEC is a complex problem that requires a range of skills, talent and passion. Having raised more than $125M in funding to date to accelerate our 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. We're making remarkable progress and growing fast. The Role As Head of IT, you will own and lead everything that keeps Riverlane's technology estate running - from corporate IT operations to the development and management of our on premises high performance computing (HPC) infrastructure. This is a senior, hands on leadership role that sits at the intersection of enterprise IT and deep technical infrastructure, making it uniquely exciting for someone who thrives in fast moving, engineering led organisations. You will be Riverlane's most senior IT leader, setting strategy, owning delivery, and working closely with engineering, operations, security, and finance stakeholders to ensure our infrastructure is world class, secure, and ready to scale. Key Responsibilities Corporate IT Own and evolve the company wide IT strategy, policies, and roadmap, ensuring alignment with Riverlane's growth trajectory and security requirements. Manage and continuously improve all corporate IT systems, including endpoint management, identity and access management (IAM), collaboration tools, SaaS platforms, and networking. Lead IT procurement, vendor management, and licence optimisation across all tools and platforms. Ensure robust IT support processes are in place, maintaining high availability and responsiveness for a technically demanding workforce of scientists and engineers. Own and develop Riverlane's information security posture, including policies, risk management, access controls, and compliance with relevant standards (e.g. ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials). Lead the IT aspects of any audits, due diligence processes, or regulatory requirements. Manage and mentor any IT support staff, building out the team as the company grows. HPC DevOps Infrastructure Take ownership of Riverlane's on premises high performance computer, serving as the primary technical authority for its architecture, performance, reliability, and availability. Lead the DevOps strategy for the HPC environment, including CI/CD pipelines, containerisation, workload scheduling (e.g. Slurm, Kubernetes), and infrastructure as code practices. Collaborate closely with quantum scientists and hardware engineers to understand their compute requirements and translate them into robust, scalable infrastructure solutions. Learn to ensure the HPC environment is optimised for the unique demands of quantum error correction research and development Define and enforce best practices around HPC system security, backup, disaster recovery, and capacity planning. Evaluate and integrate new technologies to extend the HPC capability as Riverlane's research scales toward MegaQuOp and beyond. Act as the bridge between the engineering/science teams and the IT function, translating complex research infrastructure requirements into well managed, reliable systems. About You Proven experience in a senior IT leadership role, ideally within a technology driven, engineering or research intensive organisation. Strong hands on technical background in Linux systems administration, networking, and cloud/on prem infrastructure. Demonstrable experience managing or supporting HPC environments, including job scheduling systems, storage architectures (e.g. GPFS, Lustre, NFS), and cluster management. Experience owning DevOps tooling and practices: CI/CD, containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes), infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible), and version control systems. Solid understanding of information security principles and experience implementing or managing security frameworks. Excellent stakeholder management skills - comfortable engaging with scientists, engineers, executives, and external vendors alike. A proactive, ownership oriented mindset with the ability to both set strategy and roll up your sleeves. Experience working in a quantum computing, semiconductor, HPC centre, or national laboratory environment. Familiarity with FPGA based systems or real time processing infrastructure. Experience scaling IT operations in a high growth startup or scaleup. Knowledge of relevant compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, Cyber Essentials Plus). Experience with GPU cluster management or similar specialist compute environments. What can you expect from us A comprehensive benefits package that includes private medical insurance, life insurance, a contributory pension scheme and annual bonus 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 learning, including a regular programme of learning events and an annual training and conference budget An award winning employer with 4.7 rating on Glassdoor How to apply Please upload a CV and covering letter by clicking 'Apply Now'. 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. We advertised this role on DATE. 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. GDPR notice: Riverlane collects and processes personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws. If you are a European Job Applicant see the privacy notice for further details.
Riverlane Ltd
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Cambridge, UK Full-time Permanent Hybrid 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. About us Riverlane's mission is to master quantum error correction (QEC) and unlock a new age of human progress. From advances in material and climate science, to complex chemistry simulation for new drug design, quantum computers will help humanity solve some of its most important challenges. But without QEC, the industry's defining technical challenge, such breakthroughs can never be achieved. Riverlane is the world leader in QEC technology. QEC is a complex problem that requires a range of skills, talent and passion. Having raised more than $125M in funding to date to accelerate our 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. We're making remarkable progress and growing fast. About the role 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 somethingtruly unique,complexand 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 ownexpertise. You will also work well with different people and beteam-oriented. Prior quantum computing knowledge is not necessary - you will learn this along the way! What you will do: 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 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 thiscutting-edgesystem What we need ABachelor'sdegree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Physics,Mathsor a related discipline Great communicationskills and an ability to work with a diverse range of people are essential Strong Python skills and proficiency with C++ Experience developing scripts or test harnesses with Python Curiosity to learn aboutnew technologies, including quantum computing and error correction Adeepunderstanding of how hardware implements software Experience with standard development practises, such as source control, continuousintegrationand unit testing 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. What can you expect from us A comprehensive benefits package that includesan annual bonus plan,private medical insurance, life insurance, and acontributory 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,physicsand maths) and over 20 different nationalities A learning environment that encourages individual, team and company growth anddevelopment, including a regular programme of learning events and training and conference budgets 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 ornearly allof the requirements.If this applies to you, we still encourage you to apply - you may be a great fit, even if youdon'tmeet every single qualification.We'dlove 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.
Cambridge, UK Full-time Permanent Hybrid 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. About us Riverlane's mission is to master quantum error correction (QEC) and unlock a new age of human progress. From advances in material and climate science, to complex chemistry simulation for new drug design, quantum computers will help humanity solve some of its most important challenges. But without QEC, the industry's defining technical challenge, such breakthroughs can never be achieved. Riverlane is the world leader in QEC technology. QEC is a complex problem that requires a range of skills, talent and passion. Having raised more than $125M in funding to date to accelerate our 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. We're making remarkable progress and growing fast. About the role 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 somethingtruly unique,complexand 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 ownexpertise. You will also work well with different people and beteam-oriented. Prior quantum computing knowledge is not necessary - you will learn this along the way! What you will do: 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 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 thiscutting-edgesystem What we need ABachelor'sdegree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Physics,Mathsor a related discipline Great communicationskills and an ability to work with a diverse range of people are essential Strong Python skills and proficiency with C++ Experience developing scripts or test harnesses with Python Curiosity to learn aboutnew technologies, including quantum computing and error correction Adeepunderstanding of how hardware implements software Experience with standard development practises, such as source control, continuousintegrationand unit testing 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. What can you expect from us A comprehensive benefits package that includesan annual bonus plan,private medical insurance, life insurance, and acontributory 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,physicsand maths) and over 20 different nationalities A learning environment that encourages individual, team and company growth anddevelopment, including a regular programme of learning events and training and conference budgets 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 ornearly allof the requirements.If this applies to you, we still encourage you to apply - you may be a great fit, even if youdon'tmeet every single qualification.We'dlove 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.
Riverlane Ltd
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Cambridge, UK Full-time or Part-time Permanent Hybrid We will consider part-time applications for this role. Please indicate your preferred working schedule in your cover letter. About us Riverlane's mission is to master quantum error correction (QEC) and unlock a new age of human progress. From advances in material and climate science to complex chemistry simulation for new drug design, quantum computers will help humanity solve some of its most important challenges. Without QEC, the industry's defining technical challenge, these breakthroughs can never be achieved. Riverlane is the world leader in QEC technology and is rapidly growing after raising more than $125M in funding to accelerate cutting edge R&D. What you will do As a QEC Applications Scientist you will support Riverlane's customers and partners on their QEC experimental journey, starting from their first QEC results. You will work across a range of qubit types, gaining exposure to different qubit architectures and their QEC considerations. Enable our UK and Europe based customers with varied qubit architectures to achieve successful QEC demonstrations using Riverlane's quantum error correction system (Deltaflow) Use Deltaflow and Riverlane's software tools for rapid QEC experiment prototyping in collaboration with our customers Present QEC integration and experimentation results externally, including at conferences and through publications Influence Deltaflow's product development by advocating for the needs of our customers Work with stakeholders across Riverlane to create educational content that can accelerate a new QEC customer's journey Champion a culture where Riverlane shares the QEC success stories of customers to benefit the wider QEC community Requirements PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, experimental physics, or a related field Proven experience with quantum error correction or related research and experimentation (in industry or academia) Proven experience with computational tools for scientific research in quantum computing (or a related field) Familiarity with qubit architectures and considerations for NISQ and QEC experiments Ability and willingness to travel within the UK and Europe to customer and partner sites Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to discuss complex ideas clearly and simply Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment A passion for learning and a curious, solution oriented mindset Even better if you have A strong track record of working collaboratively with research and product development teams to enable customers and partners Experience in stim (strongly preferred) and/or other QEC tools, especially in a quantum computing experimental setting Familiarity with quantum error correction concepts and protocols 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 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 under represented 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. GDPR notice: Riverlane collects and processes personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws. If you are a European Job Applicant see the privacy notice for further details.
Cambridge, UK Full-time or Part-time Permanent Hybrid We will consider part-time applications for this role. Please indicate your preferred working schedule in your cover letter. About us Riverlane's mission is to master quantum error correction (QEC) and unlock a new age of human progress. From advances in material and climate science to complex chemistry simulation for new drug design, quantum computers will help humanity solve some of its most important challenges. Without QEC, the industry's defining technical challenge, these breakthroughs can never be achieved. Riverlane is the world leader in QEC technology and is rapidly growing after raising more than $125M in funding to accelerate cutting edge R&D. What you will do As a QEC Applications Scientist you will support Riverlane's customers and partners on their QEC experimental journey, starting from their first QEC results. You will work across a range of qubit types, gaining exposure to different qubit architectures and their QEC considerations. Enable our UK and Europe based customers with varied qubit architectures to achieve successful QEC demonstrations using Riverlane's quantum error correction system (Deltaflow) Use Deltaflow and Riverlane's software tools for rapid QEC experiment prototyping in collaboration with our customers Present QEC integration and experimentation results externally, including at conferences and through publications Influence Deltaflow's product development by advocating for the needs of our customers Work with stakeholders across Riverlane to create educational content that can accelerate a new QEC customer's journey Champion a culture where Riverlane shares the QEC success stories of customers to benefit the wider QEC community Requirements PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, experimental physics, or a related field Proven experience with quantum error correction or related research and experimentation (in industry or academia) Proven experience with computational tools for scientific research in quantum computing (or a related field) Familiarity with qubit architectures and considerations for NISQ and QEC experiments Ability and willingness to travel within the UK and Europe to customer and partner sites Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to discuss complex ideas clearly and simply Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment A passion for learning and a curious, solution oriented mindset Even better if you have A strong track record of working collaboratively with research and product development teams to enable customers and partners Experience in stim (strongly preferred) and/or other QEC tools, especially in a quantum computing experimental setting Familiarity with quantum error correction concepts and protocols 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 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 under represented 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. GDPR notice: Riverlane collects and processes personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws. If you are a European Job Applicant see the privacy notice for further details.