QEC Applications Scientist

Seattle, WA  USA | Full-time | Permanent  

Salary: $135,000 - $158,000 DOE + bonus + equity 

Location note: Please note that while Seattle, WA is the preferred location for this position, we can also consider the role to be based in the states of Massachusetts or New York – please state your preferred working location in your cover letter. 

We also have a very similar UK-based opening for this position in our Cambridge, UK office. Please see our separate, Cambridge, UK job posting for more details. 

Compensation note: 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. 

About us  

Riverlane’s mission is to make quantum computing useful, sooner. From advances in material science to complex chemistry simulation for drug design and discovery, quantum computers will help solve some of the world’s most important challenges. Riverlane is building the quantum error correction stack, Deltaflow, to make this happen. It’s a complex problem that requires a range of skills, talent and passion.  

We recently raised $75M in Series C funding to accelerate our cutting-edge R&D in quantum error correction (QEC), and are partnering 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 

As quantum computing enters a new phase—the ‘QEC era’— marked by significant advancements in quantum error correction, Riverlane’s customers are integrating Deltaflow with their existing quantum computing control systems, and demonstrating the first steps toward error-correcting capability. 

We’re excited to launch this fantastic QEC Applications Scientist opportunity, which will play a critical role in the QEC journey for our customers and partners. 

Working closely with Riverlane’s customers and leveraging the learnings from our work with varied quantum computing systems, you will be instrumental in supporting each customer to achieve their first QEC results. 

What you will do 

As QEC Applications Scientist, you will be responsible for supporting Riverlane’s customers and partners on their QEC experimental journey, starting from their first QEC results. As Riverlane works with many different partners, across all qubit types, you will gain exposure to different qubit architectures, and their respective QEC considerations.  

Using these insights, along with your background in quantum computing and quantum error correction, and your proven track record of publications in quantum computing, you will accelerate the progress of Riverlane’s customers and partners toward fault-tolerance.    

In this role, you will:  

• Enable our North America-based customers (predominantly US) with varied qubit architectures to achieve successful QEC demonstrations using Riverlane’s quantum error correction system (Deltaflow) 

• Use Deltaflow and Riverlane’s software tools for rapid QEC experiment prototyping in collaboration with our customers  

• Present QEC integration and experimentation results externally, including at conferences and through publications (and other relevant avenues) 

• Influence Deltaflow’s product development by advocating for the needs of our customers 

• Work with stakeholders across Riverlane to influence the creation of educational content that can accelerate a new QEC customer’s journey 

• Champion a culture where Riverlane shares the QEC success stories of customers to benefit the wider QEC community 

What we need  

• Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, experimental physics (or related field) 
• Proven experience with quantum error correction or related research and experimentation experience (in industry or academia)  
• Proven experience with computational tools for scientific research in quantum computing (or related field) 
• Familiarity with qubit architectures and considerations for NISQ and QEC experiments 
• Ability and willingness to travel within North America (mainly the US) to customer and partner sites 
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to discuss complex ideas with a variety of audiences, in a clear and simple way 
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment 
• A passion for learning and a curious, solution-oriented mindset 

Even better if you have  

• Strong track record of working collaboratively with research and product development teams to enable customers and partners  
• Experience in stim (strongly preferred) and/or other QEC tools, especially in a quantum computing experimental setting   
• Familiarity with quantum error correction concepts and protocols 

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 [email protected].  

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.  

Studies have shown that women tend to apply to jobs if they meet all or almost all of the requirements whereas men apply even if they meet only some of the requirements. If that sounds like you then please apply – we are happy to review your application and let you know if we think you might be a good fit.  

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.