Quantum Scientist - Applied QEC

About the roleAs a Quantum Scientist (applied), you will work within Riverlane’s Research team, supporting our partners as they design, run and interpret quantum computing experiments, while also contributing to Riverlane’s internal research in QEC.

Working with a diverse set of partners, you will gain exposure to different qubit architectures and develop an understanding of their respective QEC considerations. Using your knowledge of quantum computing, you will help translate experimental goals into practical implementations, analyze results, and share insights that inform both customer success and ongoing product and research development.

Whilst this is a research-focused role, you will collaborate directly with customers to set up experiments, understand technical challenges, and support progress, as well as work closely with internal teams to resolve issues and advance projects. You will also represent Riverlane externally through conference attendance, presentations, and technical discussions.

Strong communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and an interest in applying research in real-world settings are essential for success in this role.

In this role, you will:

• Work with partners across the North America (predominantly US) with varied qubit architectures to design and execute quantum computing experiments, using Riverlane’s DeltaKit Software and tools
• Support the deployment of quantum applications and QEC-related solutions into partner environments
• Investigate experimental results, diagnose issues, and work with internal research and product teams to resolve them
• Contribute to internal research projects related to quantum computing and quantum error correction
• Present results internally and externally, including at customer meetings, workshops and conferences

Chemistry, Drug Design, Simulation, Material Science, Funding, Research & Development (R&D), Government, Quantum Computing, Analysis Skills, Problem Solving Skills, * A PhD in Physics, Experimental Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

• Research experience in quantum computing,gained in academia or industry
• Experience designing, running and analyzing experiments or simulations using research-grade tools
• An interest in quantum error correction and applying research in real-world settings
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting or discussing technical work
• Comfort with collaborating with customers and partners as part of the role
• The ability to work effectively in a collaborative, interdisciplinary team
• Willingness to travel occasionally within the USA and to the UK

Even better if you have

• Experience in QEC research
• Technical sales or external customer support experience

• A comprehensive benefits package that includes an annual bonus plan, private medical insurance, life insurance, and 401K contributions

• Equity, so that our team can share in the long-term success of Riverlane

• Generous paid time off and enhanced family leave

• A diverse work environment that brings together experts in many fields (including software and hardware development, quantum information theory, physics and math) and over 20 different nationalities
• A learning environment that encourages individual, team and company growth and development, including a regular program of learning events and training and conference budgets

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.