Director of Testing (Director of Engineering Testing) in Cambridge

Riverlane’s 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, these breakthroughs can never be achieved. Riverlane is the world leader in QEC technology.

As we scale globally, we have an outstanding opportunity for a Director of Testing to lead QA, verification, testing, and validation across Riverlane’s world-class engineering teams. In this newly created role, you will drive the quality, reliability, and performance of our groundbreaking products by leading and coordinating testing, verification, and validation activities across Riverlane’s talented engineering teams. Reporting to the VP, Engineering, this is a leadership role that combines technical expertise with strategic planning and people management.

What you will do:

• Own the QA strategy across engineering, ensuring rigorous verification, testing, and validation of hardware and software products.
• Coordinate and oversee testing, verification, and validation plans across multiple teams.
• Drive hiring plans to scale a high-performing QA and test organisation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support verification and testing initiatives and provide guidance on validation activities.
• Implement best practices, processes, and frameworks for testing across the company that ensure robust, scalable, and reliable products.
• Act as a technical and strategic leader in a matrixed, fast-moving environment, influencing product design, development timelines, and release readiness.
• Provide mentorship and leadership to engineering managers and individual contributors within testing teams.

What we need:

• Significant experience in QA, verification, and testing within semiconductor companies.
• Strong understanding of verification and testing methodologies; experience with validation is a plus.
• Proven track record of leading multiple teams in a matrixed organisation.
• Experience in hiring and developing high performing technical teams.
• Strategic thinker with excellent communication skills, able to influence across technical and business stakeholders.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth scale-up environment.
• Exceptional communication and organisational skills.
• Highly motivated with enthusiasm and commitment to achieve ambitious targets.
• A resilient problem-solver, comfortable with ambiguity and rapid change.
• Excitement to be part of a category-defining quantum computing company with a global mission to enable utility-scale quantum computing.

Even better if…

• You have experience with validation.

How to apply:

Please upload a CV and covering letter by clicking 'Apply Now'. Your covering letter should explain why you are applying for the job and what skills and experience you can bring to the role. We review CVs as we receive them and interview as soon as we have applications that look like a good match. We do not use closing dates. So, please apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out on this role.

If you have any queries, please contact jobs@riverlane.com.

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.

Women and other underrepresented groups may be less likely to apply for a role unless they meet all or nearly all of the requirements. If this applies to you, we still encourage you to apply - you may be a great fit, even if you don’t meet every single qualification. We’d love to hear from you.

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.

What can you expect from us:

• A comprehensive benefits package that includes an annual bonus plan, private medical insurance, life insurance, and a contributory pension scheme.
• Equity, so that our team can share in the long-term success of Riverlane.
• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and enhanced family leave.
• A diverse work environment that brings together experts in many fields (including software and hardware development, quantum information theory, physics and maths) and over 20 different nationalities.
• A learning environment that encourages individual, team and company growth and development, including a regular programme of learning events and training and conference budgets.