Riverlane

Principal Investigator, Quantum Error Correction

Boston, MA, US · Principal · Full-time

No sponsorship$180k-$245kDetected 56 days ago

AlgorithmsComputer VisionComplianceHardware DesignResearchLeadershipCommunicationMentoring

About the role

These partnerships sit at the core of accelerating the path to utility-scale quantum computing, and require scientific inventiveness, technical depth, and the ability to shape the direction of ambitious, multi-stakeholder initiatives.
You will operate across Riverlane's highly collaborative Research and Engineering organization, working alongside mathematicians, physicists, computer scientists, and hardware and software engineers to push the frontier of quantum error correction.
This is a role for someone who wants to have impact at scale: defining new research directions, influencing the national QEC landscape, and contributing directly to solving the defining challenge of quantum computing.

Responsibilities

Conceive, conduct, and lead original research in quantum error correction and related areas
Define and own the technical direction for externally funded research programs
Drive research projects from concept through execution, working hands-on where appropriate
Lead technical contributions to competitive funding proposals and oral evaluations
Serve as Riverlane's senior technical interface to government agencies, national labs, and research partners
As programs grow and funding allows, there may be opportunities to build and lead a small research team

Requirements

Must be able to obtain a US government clearance if required.
You have experience leading collaborations with national labs, major research facilities, or government-funded consortia.
You have contributed to or led large-scale, multi-year scientific programs or center-level research initiatives.
You have experience integrating quantum or HPC research with real hardware systems, simulators, or large-scale testbeds.
You have a strong network across the quantum computing research landscape and are comfortable representing an organization at senior technical forums.
You have a track record of securing significant external funding through competitive grants or program-level proposals.
You have mentored, coached, or supervised early-career researchers or research engineers, formally or informally.

Compensation

$180,000 to $245,000 DOE
The salary range for this role is broad, as we are able to consider varying levels of experience.
Any offer made will carefully take into account level of experience (including relevant industry experience), transferable relevant skills and previous relevant achievements.
Location note: For the right candidate, we are also able to consider this role on a fully remote basis from other parts of the US.
In such cases, compensation will be adjusted accordingly, in line with the local market.
A comprehensive benefits package that includes an annual bonus plan, private medical insurance, life insurance and 401K contributions

Benefits

Equity, so that our team can share in the long-term success of Riverlane
Generous paid time off, and enhanced family leave

Company info

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.
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.
For the right candidate, we are also able to consider this role on a fully remote basis from other parts of the US.
In such cases, compensation will be adjusted accordingly, in line with the local market.
Ability to work effectively both independently, and as part of a team
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.

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