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Engineering Graduate Scheme 2027

Riverlane

Cambridge, United Kingdom · United Kingdom
Salary undisclosed
full_time
onsite
English

Posted 8h ago · Oct 10, 2026

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<p><span data-contrast="auto">Cambridge, UK | Full-time | Permanent | Hybrid</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Salary: £40,000.00</span></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">Riverlane’s Engineering Graduate Scheme is designed for graduates in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Physics, Maths and related subjects who want to build a career in quantum computing.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">You will join us as a permanent, full-time employee at our head office in Cambridge, UK. During your first 12 months, you will rotate through Engineering teams, gaining hands-on experience of different technical challenges and approaches to developing QEC technology. Your work throughout the scheme will focus on engineering, in close collaboration with research teams and learn how research is translated into working technology.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">You will have a dedicated supervisor to support you through your rotations and help you develop your technical and professional skills. You will take on meaningful work from the outset, while learning from experienced colleagues across our multidisciplinary team.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">You do not need a background in quantum computing. You will have the opportunity to learn about QEC as part of the scheme.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">At the end of the programme year, you will move into an Engineering team or Engineering Research role to continue developing your career at Riverlane.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&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="7" 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"><span data-contrast="auto">Design, develop and improve software or hardware tools used in quantum computing and QEC</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" 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">Contribute to engineering projects from initial design through implementation, testing and improvement</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" 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">Learn how to build and test complex products at the cutting edge of technology</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" 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">Work with engineers and scientists from different disciplines to solve technical problems</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" 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 engineering skills through hands-on work, feedback and support from your team</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">What we need&nbsp;</span></strong></p> <ul data-spread="false" data-pm-slice="3 3 []"> <li> <p>A completed or in-progress Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Systems Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or a related subject.</p> </li> <li> <p>Graduation in 2026 or expected graduation in 2027.</p> </li> <li> <p>Evidence of strong technical skills and creative problem-solving through academic work, research, personal projects or other relevant experience.</p> </li> <li> <p>Experience with at least one programming language, preferably C++ or Python.</p> </li> <li> <p>Strong critical thinking 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 skills in an industrial setting and a strong desire to learn.</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Important notes</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">The Engineering Graduate Scheme is the beginning of a permanent, full-time career at Riverlane. The 2027 intake will start in autumn 2027. The rotational element lasts for 12 months, after which graduates will move into an Engineering team or Engineering Research role.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><strong>Application Deadline &amp; Selection Process</strong></p> <p>Please submit your application by <strong>Friday 6 November 2026</strong>.</p> <p><strong>Stage 1: Remote technical challenges</strong><br>These will be arranged individually, with seven days to complete them. All challenges must be completed by <strong>Monday 7 December 2026</strong>.</p> <p><strong>Stage 2: Assessment day</strong><br>An assessment day will be held at our headquarters in Cambridge, UK, on <strong>Thursday 14 January 2027</strong>. Please keep this date available.</p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">How to apply </span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Please upload a CV and covering letter. Your covering letter should explain why you are applying for Riverlane’s Graduate Recruitment Scheme and what skills and experience you feel you can bring to the role. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></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 as 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 address, all applications should be submitted via our careers page.</span></p> <p><em><span data-contrast="auto">Everyone is welcome at Riverlane. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from eligible and suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender reassignment, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity/paternity.</span></em><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><em><span data-contrast="none">Women and other underrepresented groups may be less likely to apply for a role unless they meet all or&nbsp;nearly all&nbsp;of the requirements.&nbsp;&nbsp;If this applies to you, we still encourage you to apply - you may be a great fit, even if you&nbsp;don’t&nbsp;meet every single qualification.&nbsp;We’d&nbsp;love to hear from you.</span></em><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":276}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><em><span data-contrast="auto">If you need any adjustments made to the application or selection process so you can do your best, please let us know. We will be happy to help.</span></em><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-ccp-props="{}">GDPR notice: Riverlane collects and processes personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws. 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