Quantum Compiler Intern - 992

Quantinuum; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Flexible work schedule

Employee discounts

Job summary

Quantinuum in Broomfield, CO is seeking a Quantum Compiler Engineering Intern to join the compiler team. You will help optimize programs for our trapped-ion quantum hardware, focusing on performance and reliability while bridging software and hardware.

Candidates are pursuing a Master’s or PhD and are expected to graduate after December 2027; a U.S. Person is required. The role offers a competitive hourly wage, housing stipend, and a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing a Master’s, or PhD in CS/SE or related field.
• Graduating on/after December 2027.
• U.S. Person required due to contractual and national security requirements.

Responsibilities

• Software architecture, design, and coding.
• Integration, test, and documentation.
• Work with software leads to define and execute core project.

Skills

Rust

Strong communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Pursuing Master’s or PhD in CS/SE or related field

Tools

Git

Jenkins

Docker

Job description

We are seeking a Quantum Compiler Engineering Intern for our Broomfield, CO location.

This internship role will be within the compiler team focusing on the capabilities and performance of programs running on our current and future state-of-the-art quantum computers.

Our compiler team builds the software that makes our quantum computers useful. We turn quantum programs into hardware-ready instructions that can run efficiently on our trapped-ion systems, and solve hard compiler and algorithmic problems required to scale performance as the technology advances.

Key Responsibilities:

• Software architecture, design, and coding
• Integration, test, and documentation
• Work with software leads to define and execute core project

YOU MUST HAVE:

• Actively pursuing a Master’s, or PhD
• Graduating on/after December 2027
• Due to national security requirements imposed by the U.S. Government, candidates for this position must not be a People’s Republic of China national or Russian national unless the candidate is also a U.S. citizen.
• Due to Contractual requirements, must be a U.S. Person. defined as, U.S. citizen permanent resident or green card holder, workers granted asylum or refugee status

WE VALUE:

• Previously taken coursework on compiler design fundamentals is strongly preferred
• Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Quantum Information Science, or a related technical field, and a strong record of academic achievement preferred
• Fluency in Rust
• Familiarity with software configuration, delivery, and deployment tools like Git, Jenkins, and Docker
• Experience and/or interest in compiler tools, quantum circuits, circuit optimization, and quantum algorithms
• Enthusiasm for problem solving in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

$33 - $41 an hour

Compensation & Benefits:

The pay range for this role is $33 - $41 per hour. Actual compensation within this range may vary based on the candidate’s skills, educational background, professional experience, and unique qualifications for the role.

Quantinuum is a leading quantum computing company delivering a full stack platform designed to make quantum computing deployable in real-world environments. With active engagements spanning pharmaceuticals, material science, financial services, government, industrial sectors, and leading academic and research institutions worldwide, we are helping organizations unlock the transformative potential of quantum computing.

Our global team of more than 800 employees includes many of the world’s leading scientists, engineers, and researchers, with more than 70% of our technology team holding advanced degrees at the Master’s or PhD level. Headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, Quantinuum operates across the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, and Singapore.

By joining Quantinuum, you’ll help shape the future of quantum computing, pushing the limits of technology, and making the impossible possible.

What’s in it for you?

We believe our people are our greatest strength and offer a comprehensive rewards package that supports your professional growth, well-being, and long-term success.

• For candidates located outside of this state, this role will include a housing stipend of $500 per check/bi-weekly
• A competitive market rate and innovative, game-changing work
• Flexible work schedule
• Employee discounts

Equal Opportunity Employer

Quantinuum is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where all employees and applicants are treated with respect and provided equal opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, ancestry, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Know Your Rights:

Workplace discrimination is illegal. For more information about Quantinuum, please visit our website.

We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to all. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know use the Lets talk contact form.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis, there is no application deadline for this position.

QUANTUM ROLE CONTEXT | Appended by Quantum.Jobs v2

Role context:

This role exists to bridge high-level algorithmic concepts and low-level physical hardware operations within software development teams. Positioned between quantum software engineers, algorithm researchers, and system architects, the function translates abstract quantum circuit representations into optimized instruction sets tailored for physical hardware execution. Specialists in this discipline analyze compilation workflows to reduce gate overhead and improve overall system efficiency. By connecting user-facing code to hardware control interfaces, personnel in this role ensure efficient software execution on physical trapped-ion processing architectures.

Quantum ecosystem relevance:

The role contributes to the quantum ecosystem by expanding software compilation infrastructure required to scale processor capabilities. Effective compiler optimization directly impacts fidelity and execution times by minimizing noise exposure during hardware operation. Positioned at the software abstraction layer, compiler engineering enables developers to execute complex programs without requiring deep manual optimization for physical hardware constraints. Fostering software toolchains in this domain accelerates commercial translation across end-user applications by ensuring efficient utilization of system resources across diverse quantum hardware topologies.

Capability signals:

• Systems-level programming proficiency applied to compiler toolchain development and software architecture
• Understanding of compiler design principles, intermediate representations, and program optimization techniques
• Knowledge of quantum circuit structures, gate decomposition, and algorithmic execution constraints
• Familiarity with modern containerization, continuous integration, and version control development workflows
• Mathematical foundation in quantum information science and logical operations analysis