Director of Open-Source Software
Riverlane
| Company | Riverlane |
| Category | Engineering |
| Location | Cambridge |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Director |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Last verified | 9 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (greenhouse) |
Description
Cambridge, UK | Full-time | Permanent | Hybrid
Salary: £125,000 to £150,000 DOE + Bonus + Equity
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
Riverlane’s overarching mission is making quantum computing useful sooner. To achieve this goal we need to provide future developers with tools and frameworks that enable great science. As for-profit company, open-source is an investment in our future: we want to grow the quantum community, help them learn this nascent technology and evolve it together. In this role, you will set our direction in this space, driving our open-source efforts, identifying the components that can be used by the community, building them either from zero or by adapting our internal toolboxes and finally disseminating their value.
What you will do
You will be responsible for Deltakit , our open SDK, driving the teams that develop analysis tools, simulators, visualizers and core components. You will use your technical expertise to set priorities and directions in collaboration with our product team and in line with our business model, effectively shaping and building our products. You will interface with the internal developer community to understand and support them, as well as the global community. Finally, you will identify opportunities to amplify internal efforts and build software that is widely accessible to the global ecosystem.
What we need
Proven experience in leading large open-source projects with real impact and sufficient technical or scientific complexity
Excellent software skills in Python, C++.
Understanding of one or more of the following areas:
Compilers
Simulators (ideally Quantum Simulators)
Analysis tools
Programming Languages
Track record of working with developer ecosystems, ideally with experience as maintainer.
Excellent communication skills.
Team leadership experience.
Member of open-source groups.
Even better if you have…
Good understanding of Quantum Computing
PhD in Computer Science or a related discipline from a top University
Organiser of open-source groups.
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