Internship - Research & Development

QuEra Computing, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

QuEra Computing, Inc. is seeking an intern in Boston to contribute to the advancement of neutral-atom quantum computing technologies. This role involves designing, implementing, and characterizing quantum systems, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of experts.

The ideal candidate is pursuing a degree in physics or a related field, with a solid physics background and programming skills in Python being a plus. This is an on-site internship.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in a relevant field.
• Strong physics knowledge and experience in optics.
• Python programming skills are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing and building quantum computers.
• Collaborate to verify and validate quantum modules.
• Analyze experimental data with Python tools.

Skills

Strong physics background

Experience in optics

Programming skills in Python

Excellent problem-solving skills

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Education

Pursuing a degree in physics, computer science, mathematics, or a related field

Tools

Python scientific stack (PyTorch, NumPy, SciPy, Pandas)

Job description

The individual in this internship role will contribute to the advancement of neutral-atom based quantum computing technologies. You will be involved in the design, implementation, and characterization of neutral-atom quantum computing systems, and collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team of physicists, engineers, and computer scientists to push the boundaries of quantum computing using neutral-atom platforms.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and build state-of-the-art neutral atom quantum computers as directed by your mentor(s).
• Collaborate with engineering teams to verify and validate modules and subsystems for neutral atom quantum computers.
• Investigate sources of noise and decoherence and contribute to proposed mitigation strategies.
• Assist in experimental setups related to neutral atom quantum computing, which may include working with optical components, lasers, and atom trapping systems.
• Analyze experimental data using the Python scientific stack to provide insights and feedback for continuous improvement in our quantum computing applications.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in physics, computer science, mathematics, or a related field.
• Strong physics background and experience in optics.
• Programming skills in Python, including the Python scientific stack (PyTorch, NumPy, SciPy, Pandas) are plus but not required.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

On-site internship. There is no relocation offered for this role.

QuEra is committed to cultivating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We highly value diversity in our current and future employees and do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.