Quantum Theory Internship Programme 2027

Quantummotion; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Internship

Pension Scheme

Direct Industrial Experience

Cutting-Edge Facilities

Dedicated Mentorship

Job summary

Quantummotion in London invites ambitious PhD-level researchers and MSc students to join its Quantum Theory Internship Programme for Summer 2027. This paid four-month internship sits at the interface of research and industry, offering hands-on work on silicon-based quantum devices and fault-tolerant architectures.

Interns gain direct industrial experience, mentorship, and exposure to state-of-the-art facilities.

Qualifications

• Candidates should be PhD-level researchers or Master's students.
• Interest in applying research to industry settings.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Applications and algorithms
• Quantum error correction
• Silicon device modelling
• Fault-tolerant architectures

Skills

PhD-level researcher

Master's student

Quantum computing

Education

PhD-level or pursuing PhD

Master's degree candidate

Job description

We are delighted to announce our Quantum Theory Internship Programme for Summer 2027. Work at the interface between research and industry with an internship at Quantum Motion. Our paid internships are targeted towards talented PhD-level researchers and Master's students who would like to apply their research in an industry setting. Join us for a four-month programme over the summer of 2027!

Since 2021 our team has been listed every year in the \"Top 100 Startups worth watching\" in the EE Times, and our technology breakthroughs have been featured in The Telegraph, BBC and the New Statesman. Our founders are internationally renowned researchers from UCL and Oxford University who have pioneered the development of qubits and quantum computing architectures. Our chairman is the co-founder of Cadence and Synopsys, the two leading companies in the area of Electronic Design Automation. We're backed by a team of top-tier investors including Bosch Ventures, Porsche SE, Sony Innovation Fund, Oxford Sciences Innovations, INKEF Capital and Octopus Ventures, and we have so far raised over £62 million in equity and grant funding.

We bring together the brightest quantum engineers, integrated circuit (IC) engineers, quantum computing theoreticians and software engineers to create a unique, world-leading team, working together closely to maximise our combined expertise. Our collaborative and interdisciplinary culture is an ideal fit for anyone who thrives in a cutting-edge research and development environment focused on tackling big challenges and contributing to the development of scalable quantum computers based on silicon technology.

Our team of 100+ is based across London, Oxford, San Sebastián and Sydney, with our primary hub in Islington (London).

Role and Responsibilities

Interns will be embedded within the Quantum Theory team and will be assigned a supervisor to help guide progress. You will contribute towards research and development within the following areas:

• Applications and algorithms
• Quantum error correction
• Silicon device modelling
• Fault-tolerant architectures

Projects will be tailored to your research interests and prior experience gained during your studies, but should align with at least one of the target areas. The internship programme also offers positions targeted at software development, with flexibility to work on a variety of projects across the main research areas. This is an exciting opportunity to help build towards a large-scale fault-tolerant quantum computer based upon semiconductor spin hardware.

Program Details

• When: Typically 3-4 months (minimum 2 months) starting around May to July 2027, with flexibility for the intern's availability and preferences.
• Where: Interns are expected to be based in the UK during the programme and should regularly visit our London office.
• Applications are accepted from across the world, with support provided for obtaining a visa if needed.

Internship Application Deadline: January 15th, 2027 at 18:00 GMT+0. Note that interviews will run on a rolling basis and positions may be filled sooner.

We are looking for applicants who are curious, proactive, adaptable and have a passion for quantum technologies. Interns will be pursuing (or have recently completed) a PhD-level degree that includes research in one of the target areas listed above. Projects are expected to deliver novel research, with deliverables including academic papers and new software.

Benefits

• Paid Internship: Receive a competitive intern salary aligned with your skills and experience.
• Pension Scheme: Internships lasting three months or longer will be enrolled into the company pension scheme (subject to eligibility criteria).
• Direct Industrial Experience : Gain crucial, hands-on experience applying fundamental science to commercial hardware challenges.
• Cutting-Edge Facilities : For relevant projects, access and operate state-of-the‑art laboratory equipment, including dilution refrigerators and advanced measurement platforms.
• Dedicated Mentorship : Receive guidance from an assigned industry expert and team members throughou