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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Embedded Software Engineer (Firmware) - **Company:** Riverlane - **Location:** Cambridge, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £70,000.0 - £90,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Unit Testing, C++ (Programming Language), Continuous Integration, Embedded Software, Firmware, Hardware Design, Python (Programming Language), Quantum Computing, Scripting, Build Management, Information Technology, Software Version Control - **Published:** August 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5834880049 ## About the Role 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., * 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 Even better if you have… * Hands-on experience of working alongside hardware design * Experience writing embedded software in high-performance applications ## Description 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! What you will do: * 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 ## Related Videos - [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine) - [JavaScript? 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