Principal Engineer, QEC Open-Source Software Lead

Riverlane, a quantum computing company that recently raised $75M in Series C funding, is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead their QEC Open-Source Software initiatives. This role is at the forefront of the 'QEC era' in quantum computing, focusing on developing critical tools for quantum error correction workflows. The position involves leading a small team of engineers to build and iterate on software tooling for the QEC user community.

The company is building Deltaflow, a quantum error correction stack, and partners with leading quantum hardware providers and government agencies. This role presents an opportunity to shape the future of quantum computing by developing open-source tools and APIs for logical circuit generation, simulation, decoding, and noise modeling.

As the QEC Open-Source Software Lead, you'll be responsible for developing the strategy for QEC experiment workflows and decoders, building SDKs, managing community efforts, and fostering a culture of open research. The ideal candidate should have experience with quantum software projects, strong leadership abilities, and expertise in Python.

The position offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, equity, retirement contributions, and generous leave policies. Riverlane provides a diverse work environment bringing together experts from various fields and over 20 nationalities. They are committed to equal opportunities and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

The role is based in Seattle, WA, with hybrid working arrangements, offering a competitive salary range of $220,000-265,000 USD, depending on experience. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking advancements in quantum computing while leading and developing high-impact engineering talent.