Quantum Algorithm R&D Intern — Real-World Impact

Allstate; United States; Remote; USD 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Allstate’s Quantum Algorithm Development Intern program in the Chicago area offers hands-on experience in applying quantum computing to real-world optimization and analytics challenges. You’ll develop quantum algorithms, build simulations, and compare quantum and classical approaches under senior guidance.

Ideal candidates are senior undergraduates, graduate students, or recent grads in CS, physics, mathematics, or engineering with Python experience and exposure to quantum software such as

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate senior, graduate student, or recent graduate in a quantitative/technical field.
• Experience with Python or similar programming language.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing/ evaluating quantum algorithms for optimization, ML, and analytics.
• Build simulations and prototypes with quantum and classical tools.
• Analyze performance of quantum vs classical approaches using numerical experiments.
• Collaborate with team and external researchers on research projects.
• Document results and contribute to technical presentations.

Skills

Python programming

Quantum computing

Mathematical analysis

Education

Undergraduate/Graduate STEM degree in progress or recent graduate

Tools

Qiskit

Cirq

PennyLane

Job description

Allstate’s Quantum Algorithm Development Intern program in the Chicago area offers hands-on experience in applying quantum computing to real-world optimization and analytics challenges. You’ll develop quantum algorithms, build simulations, and compare quantum and classical approaches under senior guidance.

Ideal candidates are senior undergraduates, graduate students, or recent grads in CS, physics, mathematics, or engineering with Python experience and exposure to quantum software such as