Software Development Engineer in Test, Riverlane

• We're 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 thrive in a collaborative environment, work well with different people and be team-oriented
• Proven experience as a software engineer, working with large complex systems comprised of several different components and interfaces
• Expertise with Python3, with a good understanding of pytest
• Experience triaging tricky bugs across a large stack comprised of several components
• Experience in developing and maintaining continuous integration flows
• Understanding of scripting for networking: connecting remotely to a Linux machine; sending and retrieving data; extracting logs
• Familiarity with Linux
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Curiosity to learn about new technologies, including quantum computing and quantum error correction
• Experience with standard development practises, such as source control (e.g. git), continuous integration and unit testing
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse range of people
• Women and other underrepresented groups may be less likely to apply for a role unless they meet all or nearly all of the requirements.  If this applies to you, we still encourage you to apply - you may be a great fit, even if you don’t meet every single qualification. We’d love to hear from you

Desirable

• At Riverlane, we build new and advanced solutions to solve one of the hardest problems in quantum computing: quantum error correction (QEC). Our cutting-edge solutions must work seamlessly with varying customer requirements, in different environments and for multiple types of quantum computers
• To ensure that we can achieve this effectively, we rigorously test our innovative software and hardware solutions and measure performance, identifying any integration issues early on
• This is a fantastic opportunity for a proven System Test Engineer to support the critical testing of Riverlane’s groundbreaking products
• You will work alongside engineering teams throughout the entire feature development process of our products. You’ll identify test requirements for new features and design novel tests to ensure that the quality of our product remains high as these features are integrated
• You will develop a deep systems level understanding of our products, which you’ll bring to the fore when working with other engineers to identify the underlying causes of test failures
• In addition to developing novel tests, you’ll ensure that existing nightly tests remain reliable, diagnosing any regressions
• You’ll also identify opportunities to implement new ways of working to improve the quality of our system test infrastructure and accelerate the quality assurance cycle

• We will also consider part-time applications for this role. Please indicate your preferred working schedule in your cover letter
• Please upload a CV and covering letter by clicking 'Apply Now'. Your covering letter should explain why you are applying for the job and what skills and experience you can bring to the role
• We review CVs as we receive them and interview as soon as we have applications that look like a good match. We do not use closing dates, so, please apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out on this role