Quantum Software & Compiler Intern (Rust/Python)

QuEra Computing Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site internship

Job summary

QuEra Computing, Inc. seeks creative and collaborative Scientific Software Interns to advance software that connects high-level quantum applications to neutral-atom quantum computers.

You will work with software engineers, experimental and computational physicists, and a community of collaborators on projects spanning compilers, languages, and quantum hardware. Interns will mentor on projects matched to interests, with a stack evolving from Python toward Rust, including Kirin.

Qualifications

• Experience programming in Python, Rust, or another relevant language and willingness to learn tools for the project.
• Foundation in computer science or computational methods demonstrated through coursework or projects.
• Interest in research, software engineering, or both, applied to compilers and scientific software for quantum computing.
• Ability to communicate ideas, questions, and results clearly.
• Enthusiasm for collaborative work and building tools used by researchers and developers.

Responsibilities

• Investigate research questions in quantum compilation or scientific software; develop prototypes and benchmarks.
• Develop domain-specific languages and representations for quantum circuits or pulse-level control.
• Build and improve compiler infrastructure in Rust or Python and integrate with hardware platforms.
• Collaborate with mentors, software engineers, and physicists to define goals and communicate results.
• Contribute tests, documentation, and reproducible experiments.

Skills

Python

Rust

Willing to learn

Communication

Education

CS coursework

Research experience

Tools

Git

Kirin

SSA (Static Single Assignment)

Job description

QuEra Computing, Inc. seeks creative and collaborative Scientific Software Interns to advance software that connects high-level quantum applications to neutral-atom quantum computers.

You will work with software engineers, experimental and computational physicists, and a community of collaborators on projects spanning compilers, languages, and quantum hardware. Interns will mentor on projects matched to interests, with a stack evolving from Python toward Rust, including Kirin.