Director of Open-Source Software at Riverlane

About The Role

&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;Director of Open-Source Software&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;College Park, MD, US | Full-time | Permanent | Hybrid&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;Salary: $240,000 to $270,000 DOE&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{}&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;T&lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;none&quot;&gt;he salary range for this role is broad, as we are able to consider varying levels of experience.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;Any offer made will carefully take into account level of experience (including relevant industry experience), transferable relevant skills and previous relevant achievements.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;About us&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;none&quot;&gt;Riverlane’s&amp;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.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;Riverlane is the world leader in QEC technology. QEC is a complex problem that requires a range of skills,&amp;nbsp;talent&amp;nbsp;and passion.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{&amp;quot;201341983&amp;quot;:0,&amp;quot;335559740&amp;quot;:276}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;TextRun SCXW243923852 BCX8&quot; lang=&quot;EN-US&quot; data-contrast=&quot;none&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;NormalTextRun SCXW243923852 BCX8&quot;&gt;Having raised more than $125M in funding to date to accelerate our&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;NormalTextRun SCXW243923852 BCX8&quot;&gt;cutting-edge&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;NormalTextRun SCXW243923852 BCX8&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;R&amp;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.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;NormalTextRun SCXW243923852 BCX8&quot;&gt;We’re&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;NormalTextRun SCXW243923852 BCX8&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;making remarkable progress and growing fast. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;EOP SCXW243923852 BCX8&quot; data-ccp-props=&quot;{}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About our new Maryland office&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;We are opening an office in Maryland to work more closely with the US government agencies, national laboratories and research institutions that are shaping the future of quantum computing. This role is one of our founding hires there. You will help establish Riverlane&#39;s presence in one of the densest concentrations of quantum research in the world, and have a direct hand in how we build the team, the partnerships and the programs that follow.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;About the role&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{}&quot;&gt;Riverlane’s overarching mission is making quantum computing useful sooner. To achieve this goal we need to provide future developers with tools and frameworks that enable great science. As for-profit company, open-source is an investment in our future: we want to grow the quantum community, help them learn this nascent technology and evolve it together. In this role, you will set our direction in this space, driving our open-source efforts, identifying the components that can be used by the community, building them either from zero or by adapting our internal toolboxes and finally disseminating their value.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;What you will do &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{}&quot;&gt;You will be responsible for &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.riverlane.com/deltakit&quot;&gt;Deltakit&lt;/a&gt;, 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.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;What we need&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Proven experience in leading large open-source projects with real impact and sufficient technical or scientific complexity&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Excellent software skills in Python, C++.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Understanding of one or more of the following areas:
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Compilers&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Simulators (ideally Quantum Simulators)&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Analysis tools&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Programming Languages&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Track record of working with developer ecosystems, ideally with experience as maintainer.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Excellent communication skills.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Team leadership experience.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Member of open-source groups.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;Even better if you have…&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Good understanding of Quantum Computing&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;PhD in Computer Science or a related discipline from a top University&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Organiser of open-source groups.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What can you expect from us&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;A comprehensive benefits package that includes an annual bonus plan, private medical insurance, life insurance, and 401K contributions&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Equity, so that our team can share in the long-term success of Riverlane&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Generous paid time off and enhanced family leave&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;A diverse work environment that brings together experts in many fields (including software and hardware development, quantum information theory, physics and math) and over 20 different nationalities&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;A learning environment that encourages individual, team and company growth and development, including a regular program of learning events and training and conference budgets&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;How to apply&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;Please upload your resume and covering letter by clicking &#39;Apply&#39;. Your covering letter should explain why you are applying for the job and what skills and experience you can bring to the role.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;We review CVs as we receive them and interview as soon as we have applications that&amp;nbsp;look&amp;nbsp;like a good match. We do not use closing dates. So, please&amp;nbsp;apply as soon as possible to avoid&amp;nbsp;missing out on&amp;nbsp;this role.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;If you have any queries, please contact&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;mailto:[email hidden]&quot;&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;none&quot;&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-charstyle=&quot;Hyperlink&quot;&gt;jobs@riverlane.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-charstyle=&quot;Hyperlink&quot;&gt;com&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{&amp;quot;201341983&amp;quot;:0,&amp;quot;335559740&amp;quot;:259}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;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.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;none&quot;&gt;Women and other underrepresented groups may be less likely to apply for a role unless they meet all or&amp;nbsp;nearly all&amp;nbsp;of the requirements.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;If this applies to you, we still encourage you to apply - you may be a great fit, even if you&amp;nbsp;don’t&amp;nbsp;meet every single qualification.&amp;nbsp;We’d&amp;nbsp;love to hear from you.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{&amp;quot;134233117&amp;quot;:false,&amp;quot;134233118&amp;quot;:false,&amp;quot;201341983&amp;quot;:0,&amp;quot;335559738&amp;quot;:0,&amp;quot;335559739&amp;quot;:160,&amp;quot;335559740&amp;quot;:276}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;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.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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