QEC Applications Scientist

Boston MA USA Full-time Permanent

Salary: $135000 - $158000 DOE bonus equity

We also have a very similar UK-based opening for this position in our Cambridge UK office. Please see our separate Cambridge UK job posting for more details.

Compensation note: 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.

About us

Riverlanes mission is to make quantum computing useful sooner. From advances in material science to complex chemistry simulation for drug design and discovery quantum computers will help solve some of the worlds most important challenges. Riverlane is building the quantum error correction stack Deltaflow to make this happen. Its a complex problem that requires a range of skills talent and passion.

We recently raised $75M in Series C funding to accelerate our cutting-edge R&D in quantum error correction (QEC) and are partnering with many of the worlds leading quantum hardware providers and government agencies to make fault-tolerant quantum computing a reality. Were making remarkable progress and growing fast.

About the role

As quantum computing enters a new phasethe QEC era marked by significant advancements in quantum error correction Riverlanes customers are integrating Deltaflow with their existing quantum computing control systems and demonstrating the first steps toward error-correcting capability.

Were excited to launch this fantastic QEC Applications Scientist opportunity which will play a critical role in the QEC journey for our customers and partners.

Working closely with Riverlanes customers and leveraging the learnings from our work with varied quantum computing systems you will be instrumental in supporting each customer to achieve their first QEC results.

What you will do

As QEC Applications Scientist you will be responsible for supporting Riverlanes customers and partners on their QEC experimental journey starting from their first QEC results. As Riverlane works with many different partners across all qubit types you will gain exposure to different qubit architectures and their respective QEC considerations.

Using these insights along with your background in quantum computing and quantum error correction and your proven track record of publications in quantum computing you will accelerate the progress of Riverlanes customers and partners toward fault-tolerance.

In this role you will:

• Enable our North America-based customers (predominantly US) with varied qubit architectures to achieve successful QEC demonstrations using Riverlanes quantum error correction system (Deltaflow)

• Use Deltaflow and Riverlanes 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 (and other relevant avenues)

• Influence Deltaflows product development by advocating for the needs of our customers

• Work with stakeholders across Riverlane to influence the creation of educational content that can accelerate a new QEC customers journey

• Champion a culture where Riverlane shares the QEC success stories of customers to benefit the wider QEC community

What we need

• Masters or PhD in Electrical Engineering Computer Science experimental physics (or related field)
• Proven experience with quantum error correction or related research and experimentation experience (in industry or academia)
• Proven experience with computational tools for scientific research in quantum computing (or related field)
• Familiarity with qubit architectures and considerations for NISQ and QEC experiments
• Ability and willingness to travel within North America (mainly the US) to customer and partner sites
• Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to discuss complex ideas with a variety of audiences in a clear and simple way
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
• A passion for learning and a curious solution-oriented mindset

Even better if you have

• 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 scheme private health insurance life insurance and a contributory retirement fund.

• Equity so that our team can share in the long-term success of Riverlane

• Generous annual leave 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 an annual training and conference budget.

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 (usually within one week). We do not use closing dates. So please apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out on this role.

If you have any queries please contact

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 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 dont meet every single qualification. Wed 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.

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