Published on Aug 10, 2026 · We confirmed on Aug 11, 2026 that it's still live
Cambridge, UK | Full-time | Permanent | Hybrid
Salary: £68 ,000 to £84,000
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We will also consider part-time applications for this role. Please indicate your preferred working schedule in your cover letter.
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.
Deltakit is Riverlane’s open-source software development kit (SDK) for QEC which is designed to help researchers build, test and run QEC workflows as the field of quantum computing rapidly evolves.
You’ll
sit right at the heart of
Deltakit, working closely with users,
partners
and cross-functional teams to deeply understand real-world challenges and translate them into a compelling product direction.
You’ll
use a blend of user insight, product
data
and market context to cut through complexity and focus on what matters most.
You’ll
own and evolve Deltakit’s strategy and roadmap,
bringing together engineering, research, business
development
and marketing around a shared vision.
You’ll
strike the balance between bold, long-term ambition and
what’s
realistically achievable today, helping us build for the future of quantum computing while delivering value right now.
Beyond the roadmap,
you’ll
play a key role in bringing
Deltakit
to life for the community. From supporting launches to engaging directly with users,
you’ll
shape how we show up, tell our story, and communicate the product’s value in a way that excites and inspires people to build with it.
Engage
with users,
partners
and the open-source community to gather insight and feedback
Analyse
product usage, developer
behaviour
and the broader ecosystem to inform priorities
Define
and communicate
product vision,
strategy
and roadmap
Prioritise
features and improvements to drive developer adoption and engagement
Align cross-functional teams and guiding product and technical trade-offs
Support
launches, user
engagement
and go-to-market activities
Develop product collateral, and ensuring strong documentation and onboarding experiences
Monitor
delivery progress and adapt plans as needed
Drive
community engagement and
identify
opportunities for growth and new use cases
What we need Experience working in a B2B product role, or a closely related position with ownership of product direction and prioritisation
Experience
operating
in a deep tech environment with complex, evolving problems
A degree in engineering or science, or equivalent practical experience
Confidence going technically deep to understand product capabilities,
limitations
and real-world usage
The ability to navigate complex trade-offs and shape product strategies that balance user value with feasibility
High emotional intelligence, with strong active listening, critical
thinking
and creative problem-solving skills
The ability to work cross-functionally, influencing without authority and building trusted relationships
Comfort working in ambiguity and adapting direction in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Excitement for building a product in a new space within technology
Excellent communication, presentation and documentation skills, with the ability to tailor to your style to different audiences
A proactive mindset, able to
identify
opportunities and take initiative to drive improvements
Even better if you have Experience working on
open-source
software products
Experience building software products that
interface with
hardware products
Experience shipping developer tools (SDKs, libraries, APIs, or CLIs)
Some exposure to quantum computing
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
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