Quantum Internship: Engineering, Data Science & Apps

PsiQuantum; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading quantum computing company is offering a range of internship opportunities in Brisbane, Australia. The internships can last from 5 weeks to 6 months and cover various fields such as engineering support, software development, and data science. Interns are expected to develop methods, perform technical work, create case studies, and communicate results. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications in Engineering, Data Science, or Physics, and a passion for communication. Apply now for a chance to grow your career in this innovative field.

Qualifications

• Interns should have experience and/or qualifications in relevant fields.
• Some projects require managing research projects at Honours, Masters or PhD level.
• Prior knowledge of Quantum Computing concepts is beneficial but not mandatory.
• Passion for communication and user experience will make your work stand out.

Responsibilities

• Develop and study methods in engineering, computer science, and data science.
• Perform engineering, science, and technical work.
• Test and trial solutions for lab operations.
• Create short case studies and research reports.
• Provide feedback to product and technical teams.
• Communicate results and prepare presentations.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Computer Science

Electrical Engineering

Data Science

Information Technology

Physics

Mathematics

3D Modeling

Motion Graphics

Job description

PsiQuantum’s mission is to build the first useful quantum computers—machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016, our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems.

Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers or AI systems will never reach. Their impact will span energy, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials, and other foundational industries.

Our architecture and approach is based on silicon photonics. By leveraging the advanced semiconductor manufacturing industry—including partners like GlobalFoundries—we use the same high-volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale: photons don’t feel heat, are immune to electromagnetic interference, and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure.

In 2024, PsiQuantum announced government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia, and Chicago, Illinois. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition that quantum computing will be strategically and economically defining—and that now is the time to scale.

PsiQuantum also develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable. Our application, software, and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companies—including Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mitsubishi Chemical—to prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact.

Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. It represents a fundamental shift—and a path to mastering challenges that cannot be solved any other way. The potential is enormous, and we have a clear path to make it real.

Come join us.

Job Summary

We offer a range of internship opportunities throughout the year with PsiQuantum Australia. We’d love to hear from students, graduates and early-career professionals who are keen to apply their skills and grow their careers with PsiQuantum.

The duration of our Australia-based internships start from 5 weeks during the semester break and go up to 6 months for longer-term projects. Most of our internships are based in Brisbane, though remote positions in Australia may be possible depending on the project topic.

Internships are available across various teams. For 2025-2026, opportunities can include:

• Engineering support for our Test and Validation Lab based at Griffith University
• Software Development
• Data Science and Data Visualisation
• Quantum algorithms and Applications
  
  

If you do not see an opportunity currently listed that matches your experience, you can still submit your resume -- we'd love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

Responsibilities will vary depending on the project and team. Internship responsibilities broadly can include:

• Developing and studying methods in engineering, computer science, and data science.
• Performing engineering, science, and technical work.
• Testing and trialling solutions for our lab operations.
• Creating short case studies and research reports.
• Providing feedback to our product and technical teams.
• Communicating results and preparing short presentations
  
  

Experience/Qualifications

• We are seeking interns with experience and/or qualifications in fields including: Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Data Science, Information Technology, Physics, Mathematics, 3D Modeling and motion graphics.
• Some projects will require experience in managing research projects (Honours, Masters or PhD level).
• Prior knowledge of Quantum Computing concepts will be highly regarded but is not required for all projects.
• A passion for communication and brilliant user experience will ensure your work shines and stands out.
  
  

Please also see focused research internship opportunities in our Australian Quantum Architecture team here.

The interview process

Expect at least two interviews with the hiring team and HR. In these interviews we are keen to understand your experience, skills, and how your values align with our teams. We are also keen to hear on what you would like to get out of your internship and what your goals are. Once interviews are complete, we match students to relevant internship projects in our hiring teams.

Successful candidates are required to complete background checks prior to commencing their internship. These include a National Police Check and verification of employment and education qualifications.

Education level COMPLETED

Hourly Rate

Annualized

Master’s Degree

37-41

77.000-85.500

Ph.D. in process

40-43

83.200-89.500

PsiQuantum provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. PsiQuantum does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable laws.

Note: PsiQuantum will only reach out to you using an official PsiQuantum email address and will never ask you for bank account information as part of the interview process. Please report any suspicious activity to [e-mail].

We are not accepting unsolicited resumes from employment agencies.