Internships

Our full-time internships are designed to enable current students in a quantitative field to translate their skills and expertise into an industrial setting.

You will join us at our office in Cambridge, UK, where you will have the opportunity to work alongside our team of software developers, mathematicians, quantum information theorists, computational chemists and physicists – all experts in their fields.

Interns will have a dedicated supervisor and work on a project designed to make the best use of their background and skills whilst developing their knowledge of quantum computing. We will support all interns to try and produce a concrete output by the end of the internship e.g. a paper, product, or software tool. During your internship you will:

Develop an understanding of quantum algorithms and industrial applications of quantum computers
Research, devise and develop algorithms and software to enhance Riverlane’s capabilities
Contribute to one or more projects that are core to Riverlane’s scientific goals
Discuss ideas with colleagues and communicate research in the form of presentations and reports

Our Interns

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Our Interns

Sam Scivier Summer Intern 2021

“The learning curve has been vertical every day. I have gained so much value from being a part of cross-team discussions, I hope to bring this approach to problem solving with me in my future career.”

Alex Townsend-Teague Summer Intern 2021

“I particularly valued the space and freedom to be able to suggest an idea, and to go with it. I love to get really lost in a puzzle and Riverlane encouraged this!”

Naomi Solomons PhD Intern 2021

“It's very exciting working with a growing company in an emerging technology – the industry is changing quickly and I've found it very interesting to see how Riverlane is adapting to make useful products. Everyone has been very welcoming and I've learned a lot.”

James Bate Summer Intern 2020

“It was a pleasure to tackle the difficulties of near-term quantum computing alongside a group with such a wide skillset. I have left feeling like I’ve achieved something meaningful and relevant to the company’s trajectory; one of the first quantum algorithms in Deltaflow.OS”

Maria Violaris Summer Intern 2020

“I found that everyone I was working with very approachable and willing to help and discuss ideas, regardless of their seniority. My perspectives were always valued.”

Arjun Mirani Summer Intern 2021

“I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Riverlane. Not only did I learn a lot about quantum computing, but also got to experience first-hand how diverse teams come together within a company to tackle difficult challenges. It was inspiring to be part of such a warm, collaborative, and driven community.”

In 2022, we will run 3 schemes:

a summer scheme for Masters and PhD students for 8-12 weeks, where we will provide you with a project given your background and Riverlane’s priorities.
a 3-6 month project specific scheme for PhD students only.
a design intern to work closely with our Product Designer.

Applications are now open and will close on 17th February.

Please note that we will accept applications from (i) current university students who are UK / Irish nationals or who have UK / Irish settled status or (ii) international candidates who are currently studying full-time at an established UK university and hold a tier 4 visa.

Open Roles

Quantum Computing Internship for PhD Students

Our full-time internships are designed to enable current students in a quantitative field to step out of their PhD research for a short time period and to translate their skills and expertise into an industrial setting. We welcome and encourage applications from people who do not have a background in quantum computing, including computer scientists, software engineers and developers. This year, we are looking for candidates to apply for one of six internship projects.

Job type: Full Time

Computing, Engineering & Science Summer Internship in Quantum Computing (for master’s & PhD students)

Our full-time summer internships are designed to enable current students in a quantitative field to translate their skills and expertise into an industrial setting. You will join us at our office in Cambridge, UK, for 10 to 12 weeks, where you will have the opportunity to work alongside our team of software developers, mathematicians, quantum information theorists, computational chemists and physicists – all experts in their fields.

Job type: Full Time

Product Design Intern

Our full-time Product Design Internship is designed to enable current students on a design degree to translate their skills and expertise into an industrial setting. You will join us at our office in Cambridge, UK, for 10 to 12 weeks, where you will have the opportunity to work alongside our world-class team of developers, mathematicians, product managers and designers.