Software Engineering Internship 2027

<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Cambridge, UK | Full-time | Fixed-term, 10–12 weeks | Hybrid</p> <p>Salary: £30,000–£35,000 per annum, depending on experience, paid pro rata for the internship duration.</p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">About us</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">Riverlane’s&nbsp;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.&nbsp;&nbsp;Riverlane is the world leader in QEC technology. QEC is a complex problem that requires a range of skills,&nbsp;talent&nbsp;and passion.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":276}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span class="TextRun SCXW243923852 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW243923852 BCX8">Having raised more than $125M in funding to date to accelerate our&nbsp;</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW243923852 BCX8">cutting-edge</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW243923852 BCX8">&nbsp;R&amp;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.&nbsp;</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW243923852 BCX8">We’re</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW243923852 BCX8">&nbsp;making remarkable progress and growing fast. </span></span><span class="EOP SCXW243923852 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">About the role</span></strong><strong><span data-contrast="none">&nbsp;</span></strong></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Our full-time summer internships give current students in technical fields the opportunity to apply their skills and expertise in an industrial setting.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">You will join us at our head office in Cambridge, UK, for 10 to 12 weeks, working alongside talented software and hardware engineers, mathematicians, quantum information theorists and physicists who are experts in their fields.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">You will have a dedicated supervisor and work on a project designed to make the best use of your existing skills while developing your knowledge of quantum computing and quantum error correction. We will support you in producing a meaningful piece of work that you can be proud of by the end of your internship.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Previous interns have committed code to industry-standard open-source compilers, co-authored research papers and led the design of new software tools.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">What you will do</span></strong></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="23" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"> <p data-pm-slice="1 1 ["list",{"spread":false,"start":0,"end":104},"regular_list_item",{"start":0,"end":104}]">Design, develop and test software that contributes to Riverlane’s quantum error correction technology.</p> </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="23" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Work closely with colleagues across software engineering, research and other technical disciplines</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="23" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Explore ideas, evaluate different approaches and contribute to technical problem-solving</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="23" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Communicate your work clearly through discussions, presentations and written reports</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="23" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Develop your understanding of quantum computers, quantum error correction and their potential applications</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p data-pm-slice="1 3 []"><strong>What we need</strong></p> <ul data-spread="false"> <li> <p>You must be a current student at the time of application, studying towards a Bachelor’s degree (second year or later), Master’s degree or PhD.</p> </li> <li> <p>You must be studying Computer Science, Software Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Electronic Engineering or another related technical subject.</p> </li> <li> <p>Experience using at least one general-purpose programming language, demonstrated through coursework, personal projects or research.</p> </li> <li> <p>An understanding of core programming concepts, including data structures and algorithms.</p> </li> <li> <p>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.</p> </li> <li> <p>Clear written and verbal communication skills.</p> </li> <li> <p>The ability to take initiative and work effectively as part of a team.</p> </li> <li> <p>An interest in applying your software skills to quantum computing; prior quantum computing knowledge or experience is not required.</p> </li> <li> <p>Availability to work full-time for 10–12 weeks.</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Even better if…</strong></p> <ul data-spread="false"> <li> <p>You have experience with C++ or Python, the main languages you will use during the internship.</p> </li> <li> <p>You have experience writing tests, debugging code or using version control tools such as Git.</p> </li> <li> <p>You have developed software as part of a collaborative project.</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Important notes</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="22" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"> <p data-pm-slice="1 1 ["list",{"spread":false,"start":0,"end":206},"regular_list_item",{"start":0,"end":206}]">You must already have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the internship. If you hold a UK student visa, please check that its conditions allow you to undertake this full-time internship.</p> </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="22" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">PhD students may need to temporarily step away from their PhD to complete the internship. This may affect their right-to-work status, and applicants should check their individual circumstances</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="22" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">You must be available to work full-time for 10 to 12 weeks during the summer vacation period</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="22" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">You will be required to sign an agreement assigning ownership of any intellectual property produced during your internship to Riverlane</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="22" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Internships are based at our head office in Cambridge, UK</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><strong>How to apply</strong></p> <p>Please upload a CV and covering letter through our careers page. Your CV should include the grades you have received so far in your degree(s). Your covering letter should explain why you are applying for the software engineering internship and what skills and experience you would bring.</p> <p><strong>Deadline</strong></p> <p>Please submit your application by <strong>Friday 6 November 2026</strong>. Interviews will be held in Cambridge, or virtually if required.</p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">What can you expect from us</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Alongside a competitive salary, we offer private medical insurance, a health cash plan and life assurance, as well many other benefits.</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">You can also expect a diverse work environment that brings together experts in many fields (including software and hardware development, quantum information theory, physics and maths) and over 25 different nationalities.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">If you have any queries, please contact&nbsp;</span><a ----- data-contrast="none"><span ----- data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">com</span></span></a><span data-contrast="auto">.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":259}"> Please do not send your applications to this email a