Cambridge, UK | Full-time | Permanent | Hybrid

Salary: £40,000.00

About us

Riverlane’s 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 industry’s 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 world’s leading quantum hardware providers and government agencies to make fault-tolerant quantum computing a reality. We’re making remarkable progress and growing fast.

About the role

Riverlane’s Engineering Graduate Scheme is designed for graduates in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Physics, Maths and related subjects who want to build a career in quantum computing.

You will join us as a permanent, full-time employee at our head office in Cambridge, UK. During your first 12 months, you will rotate through Engineering teams, gaining hands-on experience of different technical challenges and approaches to developing QEC technology. Your work throughout the scheme will focus on engineering, in close collaboration with research teams and learn how research is translated into working technology.

You will have a dedicated supervisor to support you through your rotations and help you develop your technical and professional skills. You will take on meaningful work from the outset, while learning from experienced colleagues across our multidisciplinary team.

You do not need a background in quantum computing. You will have the opportunity to learn about QEC as part of the scheme.

At the end of the programme year, you will move into an Engineering team or Engineering Research role to continue developing your career at Riverlane.

What you will do

Design, develop and improve software or hardware tools used in quantum computing and QEC

Contribute to engineering projects from initial design through implementation, testing and improvement

Learn how to build and test complex products at the cutting edge of technology

Work with engineers and scientists from different disciplines to solve technical problems
Develop your engineering skills through hands-on work, feedback and support from your team

What we need

A completed or in-progress Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Systems Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or a related subject.
Graduation in 2026 or expected graduation in 2027.
Evidence of strong technical skills and creative problem-solving through academic work, research, personal projects or other relevant experience.
Experience with at least one programming language, preferably C++ or Python.
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Clear written and verbal communication skills.
The ability to take initiative and work effectively as part of a team.
An interest in applying your skills in an industrial setting and a strong desire to learn.

Important notes

The Engineering Graduate Scheme is the beginning of a permanent, full-time career at Riverlane. The 2027 intake will start in a