Quantum Scientist – Applied Quantum Error Correction

Job overview

The Quantum Scientist – Applied Quantum Error Correction role is hybrid in Boston, MA, and pays $135,000–$170,000 per year. Riverlane’s mission is to advance quantum error correction and enable fault-tolerant quantum computing. Working within the Research team, the scientist supports partners as they design, run, and interpret quantum computing experiments while contributing to internal quantum error correction research. The role translates experimental goals into practical implementations, analyzes results, and shares findings that support partner outcomes and ongoing product and research development.

What you'll do

• Work with North American partners, predominantly in the United States, to design and execute quantum computing experiments using Riverlane’s DeltaKit software and tools
• support deployment of quantum applications and quantum error correction solutions in partner environments
• investigate experimental results and diagnose issues with internal research and product teams
• contribute to internal quantum computing and quantum error correction research
• and present results at customer meetings, workshops, and conferences. Requires a PhD in Physics, Experimental Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• quantum computing research experience
• and experience designing, running, and analyzing experiments or simulations. Occasional travel within the United States and to the United Kingdom is expected.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

quantum scientist

applied quantum error correction

boston ma

riverlane

hybrid

quantum computing

quantum error correction

research

phd

customer experiments

$135k–$170k/year

occasional travel

annual bonus

equity

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Annual bonus plan
• private medical insurance
• life insurance
• 401(k) contributions
• equity
• paid time off
• enhanced family leave
• learning events, training, and conference budgets.

Why this role

Hybrid arrangement; PhD required; occasional travel within the United States and to the United Kingdom; annual bonus plan and equity offered.

About the employer

Riverlane is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.