IT & Software

Director of Open-Source Software

Riverlane

Cambridge · Cambridgeshire · United Kingdom

Overview

In this role you will lead Riverlane's open-source strategy for Deltakit, shaping the direction of tools and frameworks used by the global quantum community. You will guide analysis tools, simulators, visualizers, and core components, aligning with product goals and business model. You will engage with internal and external developers to broaden adoption and impact. This is a chance to amplify open-source efforts at a scale that supports fault-tolerant quantum computing and accelerates useful quantum tech.

Pay / Benefits
  • annual bonus plan
  • private medical insurance
  • life insurance
  • contributory pension
  • equity
  • 28 days annual leave
Responsibilities
  • lead the Deltakit open SDK initiative and its development teams
  • set priorities and directions in collaboration with the product team
  • build or adapt components for the community and internal tools
  • interface with internal developers and the global open-source community
  • identify opportunities to broaden internal efforts and create broadly accessible software
Key requirements
  • proven experience leading large open-source projects with real impact
  • excellent software skills in Python and C++
  • understanding of compilers, simulators (ideally quantum), analysis tools, and programming languages
  • track record working with developer ecosystems, ideally as a maintainer
  • excellent communication skills
  • team leadership experience
  • member of open-source groups
  • excellent communication
  • team leadership
  • collaboration with diverse stakeholders
  • Python
  • C++
  • compilers

Reference: WJ-747_30163873

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