System Test Engineer

Cambridge, UK | Full-time | Permanent 

Salary: £55,000 to £78,500 GBP DOE  

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 make quantum computing useful, sooner. From advances in material science to complex chemistry simulation for drug design and discovery, quantum computers will help solve some of the world’s most important challenges. Riverlane is building the quantum error correction stack, Deltaflow, to make this happen. It’s a complex problem that requires a range of skills, talent and passion.  

We recently raised $75M inSeries C fundingto accelerate our cutting-edge R&D in quantum error correction (QEC), and are partnering 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  

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 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.  This role will suit someone who is comfortable with adjusting to new specifications and who is keen to learn how to best support Riverlane’s dedicated verification and testing teams to enable our products, paving the way for innovation. 

What you will do  

Working with the QA team, you will support the testing of our flagship Deltaflow products by running existing tests on our hardware/software regression farms. As you progress in the role, you will have the opportunity to design new tests and implement new ways of working to improve Riverlane’s quality, and/or accelerate our quality assurance cycle. 

Requirements

What we need 

• Proven experience as a System Test Engineer 

• Knowledge of Python3, with good understanding of pytest 

• Understanding of scripting for networking: connecting remotely to a machine; sending and retrieving data; extract logs. 

• Familiarity with hardware development or testing for FPGAs, ASICs, or embedded microcontrollers 

• Experience with Continuous Integration 

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal 

• Curiosity to learn new things 

• Ability to work collaboratively, with a diverse range of people 

Even better if you have

• Experience of setting up test-RIGs 

• Familiarity with linear algebra and statistics 

• Familiarity with dashboards creation (for test status reporting) 

How to apply 

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. We advertised this role on 21st February, 2025. 

If you have any queries, please contact . 

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. 

Studies have shown that women tend to apply to jobs if they meet all or almost all of the requirements whereas men apply even if they meet only some of the requirements. If that sounds like you then please apply – we are happy to review your application and let you know if we think you might be a good fit. 

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. 

Benefits

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 learning, including a regular programme of learning events and training and conference budgets