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# Director of Open-Source Software

- **Company:** Riverlane Ltd
- **Location:** College Park, MD, United States
- **Salary:** $240,000.0 - $270,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Compilers, Python (Programming Language), Open Source Technology, Quantum Computing, Software Tools, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Free and Open-Source Software, Programming Languages
- **Published:** September 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3409867431&tx=KP7575FFQ&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

he 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., * Proven experience in leading large open-source projects with real impact and sufficient technical or scientific complexity

 * Excellent software skills in Python, C++.
 * Understanding of one or more of the following areas:
 + Compilers
 + Simulators (ideally Quantum Simulators)
 + Analysis tools
 + Programming Languages
 * Track record of working with developer ecosystems, ideally with experience as maintainer.
 * Excellent communication skills.
 * Team leadership experience.
 * Member of open-source groups.

Even better if you haveâ?¦

 * Good understanding of Quantum Computing
 * PhD in Computer Science or a related discipline from a top University
 * Organiser of open-source groups.

## Description

Riverlane's overarching mission is making quantum computing useful sooner. To achieve this goal we need to provide future developers with tools and frameworks that enable great science. As for-profit company, open-source is an investment in our future: we want to grow the quantum community, help them learn this nascent technology and evolve it together. In this role, you will set our direction in this space, driving our open-source efforts, identifying the components that can be used by the community, building them either from zero or by adapting our internal toolboxes and finally disseminating their value.

What you will do

You will be responsible for Deltakit, our open SDK, driving the teams that develop analysis tools, simulators, visualizers and core components. You will use your technical expertise to set priorities and directions in collaboration with our product team and in line with our business model, effectively shaping and building our products. You will interface with the internal developer community to understand and support them, as well as the global community. Finally, you will identify opportunities to amplify internal efforts and build software that is widely accessible to the global ecosystem.


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