Senior Embedded Software Engineer (Firmware)

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Requirements

  • A Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Physics, Maths or a related discipline
  • Great communication skills and an ability to work with a diverse range of people are essential
  • Strong C++ skills
  • Proficiency with a scripting language, such as Python
  • Curiosity to learn about new technologies, including quantum computing and error correction
  • A deep understanding of how hardware implements software
  • Experience with standard development practises, such as source control, continuous integration and unit testing
  • (Desirable) Hands-on experience of working alongside hardware design
  • (Desirable) Experience writing embedded software in high-performance applications
  • We encourage you to apply – you may be a great fit, even if you don’t meet every single qualification. We’d love to hear from you

What the job involves

  • At Riverlane, we build new and advanced solutions to solve one of the hardest problems in quantum computing: quantum error correction (QEC)
  • As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer at Riverlane, you will help build the world’s first quantum error correction stack – Deltaflow
  • This cutting-edge work will involve collaborating with our world-class engineering, product and quantum physics teams to design, build and deliver this stack
  • At Riverlane, we are creating something truly unique, complex and large-scale, so being comfortable with engineering to evolving specs is key
  • As such, you will be happy and excited to get hands‑on quickly in areas outside your own expertise
  • You will also work well with different people and be team-oriented
  • Prior quantum computing knowledge is not necessary – you will learn this along the way!
  • Design and build embedded software components for our quantum error correction stack, specifically targeting features that aid with seamless deployment of our product to partners
  • Integrate our QEC stack into world-class quantum computing systems
  • Develop test infrastructure to verify and benchmark whole-system correctness and performance
  • Work alongside our Product and Quantum Science teams to understand the requirements and constraints for this cutting-edge system

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Requirements

  • A Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Physics, Maths or a related discipline
  • Great communication skills and an ability to work with a diverse range of people are essential
  • Strong C++ skills
  • Proficiency with a scripting language, such as Python
  • Curiosity to learn about new technologies, including quantum computing and error correction
  • A deep understanding of how hardware implements software
  • Experience with standard development practises, such as source control, continuous integration and unit testing
  • (Desirable) Hands-on experience of working alongside hardware design
  • (Desirable) Experience writing embedded software in high-performance applications
  • We encourage you to apply – you may be a great fit, even if you don’t meet every single qualification. We’d love to hear from you

What the job involves

  • At Riverlane, we build new and advanced solutions to solve one of the hardest problems in quantum computing: quantum error correction (QEC)
  • As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer at Riverlane, you will help build the world’s first quantum error correction stack – Deltaflow
  • This cutting-edge work will involve collaborating with our world-class engineering, product and quantum physics teams to design, build and deliver this stack
  • At Riverlane, we are creating something truly unique, complex and large-scale, so being comfortable with engineering to evolving specs is key
  • As such, you will be happy and excited to get hands‑on quickly in areas outside your own expertise
  • You will also work well with different people and be team-oriented
  • Prior quantum computing knowledge is not necessary – you will learn this along the way!
  • Design and build embedded software components for our quantum error correction stack, specifically targeting features that aid with seamless deployment of our product to partners
  • Integrate our QEC stack into world-class quantum computing systems
  • Develop test infrastructure to verify and benchmark whole-system correctness and performance
  • Work alongside our Product and Quantum Science teams to understand the requirements and constraints for this cutting-edge system

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Posted: May 19th, 2026