PhD Quantum Architecture Intern — Remote

PSI Quantum; United States; On-site; USD 43,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing/Commuter Stipend

Paid internship

Job summary

PsiQuantum offers quantum architecture internships in Palo Alto, CA, Brisbane, Australia, or remote positions. You will work with the quantum architecture team to contribute to a full-stack quantum computing architecture, focusing on theory, modelling, and practical simulations.

Applicants should be pursuing or have a PhD in a relevant field and be enthusiastic about quantum computing. Internships run 3 to 6 months with location options based on project topic; background checks are required

Qualifications

• Degree in Physics, Math or Computer Science or equivalent.
• Postgraduate degree related to linear optics, fault tolerance or quantum computing is desirable.
• Knowledge of quantum information required; familiarity with quantum networks, graph states, stabilizer methods, quantum error-correcting codes, linear optical quantum computing, error modelling, tensor networks/ZX calculus.
• Experience programming in Python, C++, or similar languages.
• Familiarity with collaborative software development tools (e.g., GitHub) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and study methods for fault-tolerant FBQC.
• Topics could include linear optical networks, FBQC protocols, quantum error correcting codes, decoding methods, simulation and modelling methods.
• Model the origin and propagation of errors.
• Simulate and benchmark different protocols.
• Document and communicate results.

Skills

Python

C++

Quantum information

Graph states

Stabilizer methods

Quantum error-correcting codes

Linear optics

GitHub

Team collaboration

Education

Physics

Math

Computer Science

Postgrad in linear optics

Tools

GitHub

Job description

PsiQuantum offers quantum architecture internships in Palo Alto, CA, Brisbane, Australia, or remote positions. You will work with the quantum architecture team to contribute to a full-stack quantum computing architecture, focusing on theory, modelling, and practical simulations.

Applicants should be pursuing or have a PhD in a relevant field and be enthusiastic about quantum computing. Internships run 3 to 6 months with location options based on project topic; background checks are required