Senior Quantum Error Correction Researcher

Senior Quantum Error Correction Researcher

Boston US Full-time PermanentHybrid

Salary:$145000to $240000(DOE) Bonus Benefits

The salary range for this role is broad as weare able toconsider varying levels of offer made will carefullytake into accountlevel of experience (including relevant industry experience) transferable relevantskillsandpreviousrelevant achievements.

Wewillalsoconsider part-timeapplicationsforthis role. Pleaseindicateyour preferred working schedulein yourcoverletter.

About us

Riverlanesmission is to make quantum computingusefulsooner. 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 stackDeltaflow to make this complex problem that requires a range of skillstalentand passion.

Havingraisedmore than$125M infundingtodate toaccelerate ourcutting-edgeR&D in quantum error correction (QEC)Riverlanepartnerswithmany of the worlds leading quantum hardware providers and government agencies to make fault-tolerant quantum computing a remarkable progress and growing fast.

About the role

As a Senior Quantum Error Correction Researcher atRiverlane youwontjustresearchquantum error correction-youllhelp usbuild work will help deliver the worlds first QEC stack and unlockuseful scalable quantum computing.

We have a fantastic opportunity to join one ofRiverlanesmorescience-focused quantum error correction teams which worksto enable large-scale error-corrected quantum -classhighly collaborative team brings togethermathematicians physicistscomputerscientistsand software engineers workingside by side on a diverse portfolio ofcutting-edgeresearch this senior role you will lead high-impact researchprojectsand manage a smallteamwithin a larger multidisciplinary deep hands-on research with technical leadership mentoring andstrategic direction.

What you will do

As a Senior QEC Researcher atRiverlaneyour work willvarybuttypical activitiesmayinclude:

• Pushingthe boundaries ofquantumerrorcorrection (QEC) through hands-on high-impact research while coaching andlevellingup researchers in yourteam.

• Owningandleadingmulti-person projects end to end working closely with yourteamand cross-functional partners acrossRiverlane.

• Actively shapingthe direction and priorities of QEC researchinrelevantareasas we scale our technology and roadmap.

• Translatingcutting-edgeresearch into outcomes that move the company forward contributing directly toRiverlanesgoals and strategy.

• Line-managingmentoringand supportingmembers of yourteam helping themtogrowand take on increasing responsibility.

• Buildingstrongrelationships with external partners collaborators and customers including hardware partners across allqubittypes.

• Helpingdefine and win new projects by contributing to compelling proposals and funding opportunities.

• Sharingknowledge and collaboratingacross teams to rapidly advanceour products.

• Writing andreviewingcodefor ourinternal and open-source codebases.

• Communicatingresults clearly and decisively through publications talks and presentations at leading conferences and workshops.

• PhD in mathematics physics computer science or a related technical field (or equivalent professional experience)

• Proven ability to undertake high-quality theoretical work (for example through publications)

• Experience driving the direction of scientificor technicalresearch

• Experience leading projects involving multiple people

• A collaborative mindset with experience in guiding and mentoring less-experienced colleagues

• Working knowledge of QEC

• Ability to work effectively both independentlyand as part of a team

• Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to discuss complex ideas with a variety of audiences ina clear way

Even better ifyou have

• Experience undertakingor leadingQEC researchevidencedby scientific publications

• Knowledge ofqLDPCcodes

• Understanding ofone or more qubit modalities

• Experience leading a group of researchersworking across multiple projects balancing competing priorities

• Knowledge of Python and/or C

• A track recordof winning contracts or grants

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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Required Experience:

Senior IC