Intern, Quantum Applications

PsiQuantum; United States; Hybrid; USD 12,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

PsiQuantum is offering internships in the Australian-based quantum applications team, focusing on quantum algorithms and compilation, potentially remote from anywhere in Australia or at the Brisbane office.

We seek candidates studying for or having completed a postgraduate degree in quantum computing areas, with Python and Git experience and a collaborative mindset.

Interns will work with PsiQuantum’s applications team across Australia and globally, contributing to real-world quantum solutions.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree in quantum computing or related field.
• Strong programming experience (Python) and collaborative software development tools (Git).
• Ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Development of quantum algorithms to solve impactful problems.
• Optimization of ubiquitous subroutines in fault-tolerant quantum algorithms.
• Compilation of quantum algorithms to logical gate sets.
• Incorporation of architecture-aware optimizations.
• Estimation of quantum resources.

Skills

Python

Git

Education

Postgraduate degree in quantum computing

Tools

Git

Job description

PsiQuantum’smission 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 approachisbased on silicon photonics. Byleveragingthe 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: photonsdon’tfeel heat, are immune to electromagnetic interference, and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure.

In 2024,PsiQuantumannounced 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.

PsiQuantumalso 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. Itrepresentsa fundamental shift—and a path to mastering challenges that cannot besolvedany other way. The potential is enormous, and we have a clearpathto make it real.

Come join us.

Job Summary:

We are looking for enthusiastic candidates interested in applying quantum computing to real-world challenges. AtPsiQuantum, we are particularly focused on use cases of quantum computing in chemistry, drug design, materials science, and fluid dynamics. Along these lines, we are offering internships in the areas of quantum algorithms and quantum compilation.

These internships will be in the Australian-based quantum applications team, and be potentially performed remotely from anywhere in Australia and/or PsiQuantum’s Brisbane office. They will work closely with other members of PsiQuantum’s applications team based both in Australia and across the planet.

Responsibilities:

• Development of quantum algorithms to solve impactful problems.
• Optimization of ubiquitous subroutines in fault tolerant quantum algorithms.
• Compilation of quantum algorithms to logical gate sets.
• Incorporation of architecture-aware optimizations.
• Estimation of quantum resources.

Prior work in the field of fault tolerant quantum algorithms and compilation is preferred, but enthusiasm for quantum computing is essential.

Experience/Qualifications:

Currently studying for, or completed a postgraduate degree related to quantum algorithms, quantum circuit compilation, fault tolerance or another aspect of quantum computing OR 5+ years working professionally in one or more of these fields. Experience with programming languages (e.g. Python) and collaborative software development tools (e.g. Git). A creative and adaptable approach to problem solving. Ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative team.

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.

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