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Graduate Scheme

Our graduate scheme is designed to enable those with degrees in subjects such as Computer Science, Electronic Engineering or Engineering to develop their skills and expertise and become future leaders in the quantum computing industry.

Our graduate scheme

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.

  • We are only able to accept applications from individuals who already have the right to work in the UK (e.g. UK/Irish nationals, or those who have settled/pre-settled status). 

  • Regrettably, we are unable to provide sponsorship or letters of support for sponsorship applications for our graduate recruitment scheme. 

  • Applications for 2026 graduate positions are now closed. We will begin hiring for our 2027 early career programs in October 2026.

Applications for 2026 internship and graduate positions are now closed. We will begin hiring for our 2027 early career programs in October 2026.
TESTIMONIALS
TESTIMONIALS

Riverlane has a really special environment - the direct access to knowledge from specialists in QEC is invaluable. It's allowed me to take ownership over a project that explored novel ideas, and directly contribute to the company mission.

- Tamsin Sandhu, Graduate Engineer 2025

 

 

"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 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 have been a part of."

- Zal Németh, Graduate Engineer 2022-2023

No PhD required: What the Riverlane Graduate Scheme is really like
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No PhD required: What the Riverlane Graduate Scheme is really like

17 November 2023 Diana Ford, Director of People

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. Let's talk to two of our recent Graduate Engineers: Zalan Nemeth and Jack Turner.  

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Internships

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.

Internships

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