Senior Field Application Engineer, Riverlane
Embedded Software (Europe)
£62-80k
Error correction for quantum computing
Open for applications
Error correction for quantum computing
101-200 employees
Open for applications
£62-80k
101-200 employees
Company mission
To make quantum computing useful sooner.
Role
Who you are
- Strong track record of bring-up and delivery of embedded software systems on commercial CPUs/FPGA/ASICs
- Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
- Deep experience in C++ or C, and in scripting languages, like Python
- Proven capability to test, debug and improve complex systems, both in the field and remotely
- Ability to convert product requirements into technical specifications to document and share your work
- Desire and ability to partner closely with customers to support and guide them through the installation
- Willingness and ability to travel within the UK and Europe (around 20%)
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to both engineers and non-technical stakeholders
- Ability to work both independently, and collaboratively as part of a team
- A curious nature and a passion for learning and continuous improvement
What the job involves
- We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Field Application Engineer (FAE) with a strong background in embedded software development to successfully lead the installation and integration of Riverlane’s quantum error correction stack (Deltaflow) into our partners and customers hardware
- We are looking for a technically driven and customer-oriented Senior Field Application Engineer with a strong background in embedded software to support customer installations
- Working with our customers across the UK and Europe, you will work directly with internal and external engineering and scientific teams to ensure the successful deployment and optimisation of our FPGA-based system – handling all things embedded software, from the design and build of the embedded runtime of the QEC system, to debugging and performance tuning
- As a Senior FAE - Embedded Software (Europe), you will help integrate our multi-FPGA, low-latency, high throughput system that needs to perform complex operations, in a predictable and guaranteed way. You will also use your knowledge and expertise to support more junior engineers, interact with software and identify novel solutions to our challenging problems
- This is a fantastic opportunity to join Riverlane’s customer enablement team and play a pivotal role in enabling key quantum hardware companies with QEC capability. This team is a mix of physicists, software engineers and hardware engineers, working together on a range of exciting and cutting-edge projects
- Our mission is exciting, but complex. It requires teams with a wide range of skills and perspectives, that communicate well and collaborate effectively to achieve truly innovative solutions. You will thrive in an environment where knowledge sharing and continuous learning are the norm. We are moving fast in a brand new market, where requirements can change quickly as the technology evolves, so the ability to adapt is critical
- As Senior Field Application Engineer – Embedded Software, (Europe) you will:
- Provide on-site and remote support for customer installations and bring-up of embedded systems
- Assist customers in developing and debugging embedded software using embedded C/C++ toolchains
- Guide integration of custom IP and drivers with Linux or bare-metal applications
- Support customers with the build and installation of libraries and tools, including custom ones, needed for verifying the correct functionality of the system
- Help configure and deploy embedded Linux systems and kernel modules
- Design scalable and verifiable systems
- Work with both user-level software and FPGA hardware systems
- Support pre-sales technical engagements by delivering software-focused demonstrations, proof-of-concepts, and evaluations
- Create technical documentation, training materials, and tailored application notes to accelerate customer success
- Work closely with R&D and product teams to report field issues, share customer feedback, and shape future software support
- Collaborate with our commercial teams to drive adoption and expansion of Riverlane’s software solutions for QEC
Application process
- Please upload a CV and cover letter by clicking 'Apply'. Your cover 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 (usually within one week). We do not use closing dates. So, please apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out on this role
Our take
Whilst quantum computing is known for its precision, the machines used are small and prone to errors. Quantum error correction is the term given to the use of algorithms to fix errors in quantum computing, which Riverlane delivers through its quantum error correction software called Dataflow.
Dataflow was built by what Riverlane describes as the "world’s largest dedicated quantum error correction team". The product consists of proprietary QEC chips, hardware and software that work together to correct billions of errors every second. This will help to deliver a vast improvement upon modern quantum computers which can only perform a few hundred quantum operations before an error occurs.
Riverlane has enjoyed substantial funding which will allow the company to set out on its long-term road map. With such comprehensive expertise and a product that will aid companies and researchers for years to come, Riverlane will no doubt play an integral part of the future of quantum computing.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 8 rounds)
Aug 2024
$78.4m
SERIES C
May 2024
$2.9m
GRANT
Total funding: $132.5m
Company benefits
- A comprehensive benefits package that includes private medical insurance, life insurance and a contributory pension scheme
- Equity so that our team can share in the long-term success of Riverlane
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays and enhanced family leave
Company HQ
Central Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
Leadership
Steve Brierley
(CEO)Previously a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Cambridge and the Heilbronn Institute for Mathematical Research.
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