Summer Internship - Quantum Error Correction

Front Door Defense; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 16,740 - 22,320; Full time

Job summary

Nu Quantum is seeking a Summer Intern for Quantum Error Correction in Cambridge, England. This paid internship will allow you to develop software tools and refine error-correcting processes for quantum systems. You will work closely with experts to contribute to innovative techniques that improve quantum computing technology. Strong interest in quantum computing and software development is essential. The application is open until 23rd June 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience with software development or related projects.
• Familiarity with quantum computing concepts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Developing software tools to compile QEC circuits to specific hardware platforms.
• Benchmarking QEC processes.
• Proposing novel techniques for using distributed entanglement to protect quantum information.

Skills

Software tools development

Benchmarking processes

Quantum information protection techniques

Education

Interest in quantum computing

Job description

Summer Internship - Quantum Error Correction

Assist in developing scalable quantum error correction algorithms for quantum computing systems

Location: Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

Job Tags: Intern

About The Role

Nu Quantum is at the forefront of quantum computing and advanced technology, driven by innovation, diversity, and a commitment to excellence. We're creating an environment where brilliant minds from all backgrounds collaborate to push the boundaries of what's possible.

Founded to commercialise research generated over the last decade at the Cavendish Laboratory, Nu Quantum is on a mission to shape the future of quantum information systems.

We're working on exciting technology that will improve the utility and accelerate the time‑to‑market of quantum computing systems. We integrate novel quantum photonic technology to form an efficient and scalable quantum networking infrastructure in partnership with world‑leading companies and academic groups.

Internship Details

This will be a paid internship during summer 2025 and you will be working with the QEC (Quantum Error Correction) team to refine Nu Quantum's error‑correcting process to support a variety of target systems. You will be part of a team developing novel code compilation strategies, by analysing the unique features of the many quantum computers available today.

Responsibilities

• Developing software tools to compile QEC circuits to specific hardware platforms.
• Benchmarking QEC processes.
• Proposing novel techniques for using distributed entanglement to protect quantum information.

Additional Information

Location: Cambridge, UK

Application closure date: Monday 23rd June 2025 at 5pm

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