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# 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:** October 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/senior-embedded-software-engineer/riverlane-job108065143

## About the Role

* 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


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