IT & Software

Senior Embedded Software Engineer (Firmware)

Riverlane

Cambridge · Cambridgeshire · United Kingdom

Overview

As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer at Riverlane, you will contribute to the Deltaflow quantum error correction stack and help deploy it into world-class quantum systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams in engineering, product, and physics to design and validate embedded software for scalable QEC solutions. The role combines hands-on firmware work with system-level integration and testing to ensure correctness and performance. This is a unique opportunity to shape early-stage software in a high-impact, fast-growing quantum company.

Pay / Benefits
  • annual bonus plan
  • private medical insurance
  • life insurance
  • contributory pension
  • equity
  • 28 days annual leave
Responsibilities
  • Design and implement embedded software components for the QEC stack to support seamless deployment
  • Integrate the QEC stack into partner quantum computing systems
  • Develop test infrastructure to verify system correctness and performance
  • Collaborate with Product and Quantum Science teams to capture requirements and constraints for the system
Key requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Physics, Maths or related discipline
  • Strong C++ skills
  • Proficiency with Python or scripting language
  • Excellent communication and ability to work with diverse teams
  • Curiosity to learn new technologies, including quantum computing and error correction
  • Deep understanding of how hardware implements software
  • Experience with source control, CI/CD and unit testing
  • Strong communication
  • Team-oriented
  • Curiosity/learnability
  • C++
  • Python
  • Embedded software

Reference: WJ-747_30152543

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