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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Compiler Engineer - Systems Team - **Company:** Riverlane - **Location:** Cambridge, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £68,000.0 - £100,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Compilers, Data Transmissions, Software Debugging, Python (Programming Language), Rust (Programming Language), Software Troubleshooting, Information Technology, Software Library - **Published:** June 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e4c69d07c45a51b5 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Rust (programming language)?, Do you have a Doctoral degree?, 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, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline * Broad knowledge of the whole software and hardware stack: compilers, operating systems, computer architectures * Experience in compilers (LLVM MLIR or others) * Experience of shipping software to users * Proficiency in Python; proficiency in C++ or Rust * Ability to convert product requirements into technical specifications to document and share your work * A curious nature and a passion for learning and continuous improvement * Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team Even better if * Experience of working on scientific instrumentation * PhD in a relevant subject * Good knowledge of quantum mechanics ## Description Systems Engineering bridges the gap between Riverlane and its customers. They act as the primary technical interface for our customers' engineers to guide them through product integration and help with troubleshooting complex quantum systems. They are key to securing design wins and driving product development. As a Compiler Engineer, you will configure the software libraries and low-level code to run our custom DeltaFlow Hardware which connects to our customers Quantum Control Systems. You will work on creating predictable and stable low-latency, high throughput systems. You will use your knowledge and expertise to adapt our software to an ever-changing quantum control system to support scientists that are running quantum experiments. This is a fantastic opportunity to join Riverlane's team, that is developing the world's most advanced quantum error correcting algorithms. The Riverlane team is a mix of mathematicians, physicists and engineers, working together on a range of exciting and cutting-edge projects. What you will do * Technical pre-Sales: * Host Technical Workshops on Riverlane's QEC Interface * Evaluate Customers Control System and Data Communication requirements. * Integration On-Site: End-to-End System Deployment. * Writing Python or C++ to adapt to customer's control systems and ensure data packets are received correctly. * Work with Riverlane's Quantum Application Team to design experiments to test the system. * Benchmark and discover hardware latency limitations. * Troubleshooting and Debugging: Managing Customer Issues * Report issues and help replicate the setup with the QA team in Riverlane. * Writing script to debug and trace faults * Update verification environment and the test vectors based on data gathered from the experiments that were conducted. * Customer Advocacy: Voice of the Customer to Riverlane Product Team * Highlight the success, issues and trends on customer's Quantum Systems * Feedback key features that will be needed to win current and next generation products ## Related Videos - [Rust Beyond Systems: Revolutionizing Web Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1111-rust-beyond-systems-revolutionizing-web-development) - [Just-in-time Compilation in JVM](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/240-just-in-time-compilation-in-jvm) - [Yes, You Need to Unit Test your JavaScript. 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