Riverlane

Technology

LeadQuantumErrorCorrectionResearcher

£72–140k Cambridge, United Kingdom FULL TIME Remote Friendly
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The Brief

“Lead Quantum Error Correction Researcher at Riverlane. Skills: Quantum error correction, Research leadership. Push boundaries of QEC research. Coach and level up researchers”

What You'll Achieve.

Deliver world's first QEC stack; Unlock useful, scalable quantum computing

Industry & Context.

Technology
Problems you'll solve

Complex problem solving

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

PhD in mathematics, physics, computer science, or related technical field, Proven ability to undertake high-quality theoretical work, Experience driving research direction, Experience leading multi-person projects, Working knowledge of QEC, Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Nice to Have

Experience undertaking or leading QEC research, Knowledge of qLDPC codes, Understanding of one or more qubit modalities, Experience leading a group of researchers, Knowledge of Python, Knowledge of C++, Track record of winning contracts or grants

What You'll Do.

Push boundaries of QEC research

Coach and level up researchers

Own and lead projects end to end

Work with cross-functional partners

Shape direction of QEC research

Translate research into outcomes

Contribute to company goals

Line-manage team members

Build external relationships

Help define new projects

Contribute to proposals

Share knowledge across teams

Communicate results through publications

Communicate results through talks

Communicate results through presentations

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional partners; External partners; Collaborators; Customers; Hardware partners; Across teams

Communication Scope

Publications; Talks; Presentations; Written communication; Oral communication

Process & Methodology

Project leadership

Full Job Description

Cambridge, UK | Full-time | Permanent | Hybrid Salary: £72,000 to £140,000, DOE + Bonus + Benefits 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 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 As a Lead Quantum Error Correction Researcher at Riverlane, you won’t just research quantum error correction - you’ll help us build it. Your work will help deliver the world’s first QEC stack and unlock useful, scalable quantum computing. We have a fantastic opportunity to join one of Riverlane’s more science-focused quantum error correction teams, which works to enable large-scale error-corrected quantum computation. This world-class, highly collaborative team brings together mathematicians, physicists, computer scientists and software engineers, working side by side on a diverse portfolio of cutting-edge research projects

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