Director of Systems

Cambridge, UK | Full-time | Permanent | Hybrid 

Salary: £125,000 to £150,000, DOE + Bonus + Equity

 

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.

We will also consider part-time applications for this role. Please indicate your preferred working schedule in your cover letter.  

 

About us 

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.  

 

About the role  

As we scale globally, we have an outstanding opportunity for a Director of Systems to lead the integration, modification and extension of our world-class QEC products. 

In this newly created role, you will help us develop new solutions to maximise the effectiveness of our QEC stack, often developing carefully customised solutions for use with different partners. You will work with our talented Product team to convert winning solutions into future products or extensions to optimise existing offerings, directly contributing to our product roadmap. Leading an agile and distributed team (UK and US) of digital designers and software engineers, you will work with the VP of Engineering to scale the team and set the strategic direction.  

 

What you will do  

• Lead the System team, owning the integration, customisation, and extension of Riverlane’s hardware and software products 

• Effectively co-ordinate our engineering efforts across multiple projects, involving both UK and US partners/customers, and respective national agencies 

• Direct hiring plans to effectively scale a high-performing Systems organisation 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver effective integration and customisation, supporting our customers to solve key challenges. 

• Co-ordinate with our Product team on the optimisation of our existing products to improve our future offering 

• Act as a technical and strategic leader in a matrixed, fast-moving environment, influencing product design, development timelines, and release readiness 

• Provide mentorship and leadership to engineering managers and individual contributors within System teams 

 

What we need  

• Significant experience in FPGA design, embedded software and overall systems prototyping, and customer integration within semiconductor companies 

• Excellent communication capabilities 

• Track record of successfully working with customers and partners 

• Proven track record of leading multiple teams in a matrixed organisation 

• Experience in scaling and developing high-performing technical teams 

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth scale-up environment 

• Highly motivated with enthusiasm and commitment to achieve ambitious targets 

• A resilient problem-solver, comfortable with ambiguity and rapid change 

• Excitement to be part of a category-defining quantum computing company with a global mission to enable utility scale quantum computing 

 

Even better if… 

• You have experience working in scientific settings 

 

What can you expect from us 

• A comprehensive benefits package that includes an annual bonus plan, 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  

• A diverse work environment that brings together experts in many fields (including software and hardware development, quantum information theory, physics and maths) and over 20 different nationalities  

• A learning environment that encourages individual, team and company growth and development, including a regular programme of learning events and training and conference budgets 

  

How to apply 

Please upload a CV and covering letter by clicking 'Apply'. 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. 

 

If you have any queries, please contact jobs@riverlane.com. 

 

Everyone is welcome at Riverlane. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from eligible and suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender reassignment, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity/paternity. 

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. 

If you need any adjustments made to the application or selection process so you can do your best, please let us know. We will be happy to help. 

 

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