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Senior Software Engineer (Research)

Riverlane


Job Location:

College Park, GA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 130000 - 180000
Posted: 29 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Senior Software Engineer (Research)

College Park MD US Full-time Permanent Hybrid

Salary: $130000 to $180000 DOE

The salary range for this role is broad as we are able to consider varying levels of offer made will carefully take into account level of experience (including relevant industry experience) transferable relevant skills and previous relevant achievements.

About us

Riverlanesmission 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 is the world leader in QEC technology. QEC is a complex problem that requires a range of skillstalentand passion.

Having raised more than $125M in funding to date to accelerate ourcutting-edgeR&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.Weremaking remarkable progress and growing fast.

About the role

As a Software Engineer at Riverlane you will help build the worlds first Quantum Error Correction (QEC) stack a critical step towards making useful quantum computing a reality.

This role sits within Riverlanes Engineering Research team which focuses on developing software to support and enable our research. Riverlane research spans from developing new codes decoders and associated logic. To effectively develop these important components we leverage in-house novel software solutions that we maintain and grow continuously. The Engineering Research team oversees these componentsand it brings together mathematicians physicists and engineers working closely across disciplines on challenging technical problems.

You will collaborate directly with researchers contributing to research code internal tools and production software. Your work will play an important role in translating new ideas into robust high-quality software that colleagues and customers can rely on.

What you will do

As a Software Engineer at Riverlane your work will vary and will include:

  • Developing research ideas and prototypes into correct maintainable and fast code.
  • Delivering reliable and optimised software implementations of cutting-edge decoding algorithms to colleagues and customers.
  • Extending Riverlanes software tools for quantum simulation and QEC decoding and analysis.
  • Sharing expertise and collaborating with other teams at Riverlane to guide the development of various parts of the QEC stack.
What we need
  • Proficiency in C and Python is essential
  • Experience with collaborative programming
  • Experience with software engineering tools: CI/CD containers version control static and dynamic code analysis
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
  • A passion for learning and curious mindset
  • An interest in quantum computing
  • Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to discusscomplex ideas with a variety of audiences in a clear and simple way
Even better if you have
  • Experience of shipping software to users
  • Experience of quantum computing
  • Experience of GPU programming
What can you expect from us
  • A comprehensive benefits package that includes an annual bonus plan private medical insurance life insurance and 401K contributions
  • Equity so that our team can share in the long-term success of Riverlane
  • Generous paid time off and enhanced family leave
  • A diverse work environment that brings together experts in many fields (including software and hardware development quantum information theoryphysicsand maths) and over 20 different nationalities
  • A learning environment that encourages individual team and company growth anddevelopment including a regular programme of learning events and training and conference budgets
How to apply

Please upload your resume and covering letter by clicking Apply. 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 thatlooklike a good match. We do not use closing dates. So pleaseapply as soon as possible to avoidmissing out onthis role.

If you have any queries please contactcom.

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 ornearly allof the this applies to you we still encourage you to apply - you may be a great fit even if youdontmeet every single 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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