Internship - Research & Development

QuEra Computing Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

QuEra Computing Inc. is offering an internship in Boston focused on neutral-atom based quantum computing technologies. Interns will assist in designing and building cutting-edge quantum computers while collaborating with a diverse team of experts.

Ideal candidates are pursuing degrees in physics, computer science, or similar fields, with a strong foundation in physics and optics. The role is on-site, requiring no relocation support.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in a related field.
• Strong physics background and experience in optics.
• Programming skills in Python including the scientific stack are a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and build state-of-the-art neutral atom quantum computers.
• Collaborate to verify and validate modules and subsystems.
• Investigate sources of noise and contribute to mitigation strategies.
• Assist in experimental setups for quantum computing.
• Analyze experimental data using Python for continuous improvement.

Skills

Strong physics background

Programming skills in Python

Excellent problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills

Teamwork skills

Education

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

Tools

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

Job description

Summary

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.