Senior Compiler Engineer

In this role you will help build Riverlane’s compiler toolchain for fault-tolerant quantum computing, enabling researchers and hardware partners to write and run robust quantum programs. You will own substantial parts of the software stack and contribute to the open-source ecosystem around quantum error correction. You will collaborate across engineering and science teams to design, optimize, and ship compiler and runtime components. The position offers leadership opportunities and a fast-moving environment in a growing company dedicated to transformative quantum technologies.

• annual bonus plan
• private medical insurance
• life insurance
• contributory pension
• equity
• 28 days annual leave + bank holidays + enhanced family leave

• Design and build system tools (compilers, emulators, profilers, debuggers)
• Design and implement compiler optimizations, transformations, and analyses across IR levels
• Own a substantial portion of the software stack for error-corrected quantum computing systems
• Mentor, guide and lead engineers in the team
• Lead collaboration with other engineering teams to integrate software and hardware artifacts with the compiler
• Collaborate with scientists and engineers to implement new error correcting codes and runtimes for decoders

• Curiosity to learn new things
• Experience working collaboratively with diverse teams
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Broad knowledge of the software and hardware stack (compilers, OS, architectures)
• Experience in compilers (LLVM MLIR or others), esp. middle-/back-end: IR design, optimizations, instruction selection
• Experience shipping software to users
• Proficiency in Python; proficiency in C++ or Rust
• Interest in quantum open-source ecosystem

• curiosity
• collaboration
• communication
• LLVM MLIR / compiler experience
• IR design and optimization passes
• instruction selection