Senior Compiler Engineer Systems Team

Senior Compiler Engineer Systems Team

Cambridge UK Full-time Permanent Hybrid

Salary: 68000 to 100000 DOE

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.

We will also consider part-time applications for this role. Please indicate your preferred working schedule in your cover letter.

About us

Riverlanes mission is to master quantum error correction (QEC) and unlock a new age of human progress. From advances in material and climate science to complex chemistry simulation for new drug design quantum computers will help humanity solve some of its most important challenges. But without QEC the industrys defining technical challenge such breakthroughs can never be achieved. Riverlane is the world leader in QEC technology. QEC is a complex problem that requires a range of skills talent and passion.

Having raised more than $125M in funding to date to accelerate our cutting-edge R&D in quantum error correction (QEC) Riverlane partners 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

Systems Engineering bridges the gap between Riverlane and its customers. They act as the primary technical interface for our customers engineers to guide them through product integration and help with troubleshooting complex quantum systems. They are key to securing design wins and driving product development.

As a Compiler Engineer you will configure the software libraries and low-level code to run our custom DeltaFlow Hardware which connects to our customers Quantum Control Systems. You will work on creating predictable and stable low-latency high throughput systems. You will use your knowledge and expertise to adapt our software to an ever-changing quantum control system to support scientists that are running quantum experiments.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join Riverlanes team that is developing the worlds most advanced quantum error correcting Riverlane team is a mix of mathematicians physicists and engineers working together on a range of exciting and cutting-edge projects.

What you will do

1. Technical pre-Sales:

• Host Technical Workshops on Riverlanes QEC Interface
• Evaluate Customers Control System and Data Communication requirements.

1. Integration On-Site: End-to-End System Deployment.

• Writing Python or C to adapt to customers control systems and ensure data packets are received correctly.
• Work with Riverlanes Quantum Application Team to design experiments to test the system.
• Benchmark and discover hardware latency limitations.

1. Troubleshooting and Debugging: Managing Customer Issues

• Report issues and help replicate the setup with the QA team in Riverlane.
• Writing script to debug and trace faults
• Update verification environment and the test vectors based on data gathered from the experiments that were conducted.

1. Customer Advocacy: Voice of the Customer to Riverlane Product Team

• Highlight the success issues and trends on customers Quantum Systems
• Feedback key features that will be needed to win current and next generation products

What we need

• A bachelors degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
• Broad knowledge of the whole software and hardware stack: compilers operating systems computer architectures
• Experience in compilers (LLVM MLIR or others)
• Experience of shipping software to users
• Proficiency in Python; proficiency in C or Rust
• Ability to convert product requirements into technical specifications to document and share your work
• A curious nature and a passion for learning and continuous improvement
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team

Even better if

• Experience of working on scientific instrumentation
• PhD in a relevant subject
• Good knowledge of quantum mechanics

What can you expect from us

• A comprehensive benefits package that includes an annual bonus plan private medical insurance life insurance and a contributory pension scheme
• Equity so that our team can share in the long-term success of Riverlane
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays 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 development including a regular programme of learning events and training and conference budgets

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. 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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