Riverlane - Director of Open-Source Software

Cambridge, UK - Hybrid£125k - £150k/year+ Equity1mo ago

In Office Director EMEA Banking Life Insurance Director of Security Lab Director Learning & Development Team Leadership C++Python

Requirements

• Good understanding of Quantum Computing • PhD in Computer Science or a related discipline from a top University • Organiser of open-source groups. • 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

Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for Deltakit, our open SDK, driving the teams that develop analysis tools, simulators, visualizers and core components. You will use your technical expertise to set priorities and directions in collaboration with our product team and in line with our business model, effectively shaping and building our products. You will interface with the internal developer community to understand and support them, as well as the global community. Finally, you will identify opportunities to amplify internal efforts and build software that is widely accessible to the global ecosystem. • What we need • Proven experience in leading large open-source projects with real impact and sufficient technical or scientific complexity • Excellent software skills in Python, C++. • Simulators (ideally Quantum Simulators) • Programming Languages • Track record of working with developer ecosystems, ideally with experience as maintainer. • Excellent communication skills. • Team leadership experience. • Member of open-source groups.