Compiler Engineer

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 change as the technology evolves, so the ability to adapt is important.

What you will do

• Design and build system tools such as compilers, emulators, profilers and debuggers
• Design and implement correct, maintainable compiler optimizations, transformations, and analyses across multiple IR levels.
• Own a substantial part of the software stack for error-corrected quantum computing systems
• Mentor, guide and lead engineers in the team
• Lead collaboration with other engineering teams to integrate their software and hardware artifacts with the compiler
• Work with scientists and engineers to implement new error correcting codes, and runtimes for new decoders

What we need

• Curiosity to learn new things
• Experience of working collaboratively, with a diverse range of people
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Broad knowledge of the whole software and hardware stack: compilers, operating systems, computer architectures
• Experience in compilers (LLVM MLIR or others), in particular experience in middle- and back-end areas such as IR design, optimization passes, instruction selection, etc.
• Experience of shipping software to users
• Proficiency in Python; proficiency in C++ or Rust
• Interest in working in the quantum open-source ecosystem

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