Our one-year graduate scheme is designed to enable those with degrees in computer science, electronic engineering or engineering to develop their skills and expertise and become future leaders in the quantum computing industry.

Our graduate scheme
You will join us at our office in Cambridge, UK, where you will work alongside our multi-disciplinary team and rotate through different functions of the company including engineering, quantum science and product. Every graduate trainee will have a dedicated supervisor who will support you throughout the year and provide coaching to develop your skills. You will be given responsibility from the outset, gaining hands-on experience and developing a broad understanding of quantum computing, as well as receiving support in building key engineering skills.
Please note:
- We only accept applications from individuals who already have the right to work for any UK company eg: UK/Irish nationals, those with UK settled status.
- We do not provide visa/work permit sponsorship or letters of support for sponsorship applications for our graduate recruitment scheme.
- The graduate recruitment scheme starts on 2nd October 2023 and lasts for one year.

"Working at Riverlane I have found the perfect balance of combining the exciting energy of a mission-driven start-up with deep technical expertise. It has been a steep learning curve, but I have felt supported by a great team every step of the way and quickly felt like I was making a useful contribution to the company."
- Jack Turner, Graduate Engineer 2022-2023

"The graduate scheme at Riverlane has been one of the greatest learning experiences I have ever had. I’ve been particularly enjoying diving deeper into unfamiliar topics and having new stimulating challenges that sharpen my problem-solving skills. Not only the exciting cutting-edge work is very fulfilling, but the whole Riverlane team is incredibly knowledgeable, supportive and collaborative. I’ve already learned a tremendous amount, become more confident in my abilities and had fun along the way. Riverlane is an exciting, fast-paced and open-minded place that I am extremely grateful to be a part of."
- Zal Nemeth, Graduate Engineer 2022-2023

"Graduate schemes are a fantastic opportunity to apply learning from your studies in a commercial environment. Early on in my working life, a graduate scheme was the springboard from which I was able to grow and develop my own career. Graduates at Riverlane are given responsibility from day one and have the ability to make a real impact. We deeply value the knowledge and perspectives our Graduates bring to Riverlane."
- Diana Ford, Head of People & Culture at Riverlane

Internships
Our full-time internships offer master's and PhD students the opportunity to explore a career in quantum computing and translate their skills and expertise into a commercial setting.