About the role#
This summer internship program places you within the Quantum Software division at Infleqtion. You will work alongside quantum software engineers and receive mentorship throughout the 10 to 12 week term. The program includes regular meetings to discuss projects and professional development, as well as research talks from engineers and industry experts.
What you'll do#
- Conduct R&D on quantum technology with a focus on quantum compilation.
- Deploy software optimizations to the Superstaq cloud platform using standard engineering procedures.
- Interface with Superstaq customers to understand their needs.
- Contribute to the development of government and commercial proposals.
- Collaborate with experimental physicists and software engineers to bridge theory and implementation.
- Publish research findings in scientific journals and present at conferences.
- Stay informed on developments in quantum computer architecture, algorithms, and applications.
- Provide guidance and support to other team members.
- Tailor and apply quantum algorithms to real-world problems.
- Expand existing or develop new quantum algorithms for real-world applications.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a degree program for computer science, engineering, physics, mathematics, or a related field in the US.
- Preference for students in their penultimate academic year.
- High proficiency in programming, ideally in Python, or C/C++ or Julia.
- Experience with open-source quantum software frameworks like Cirq, Qiskit, or Stim.
- Familiarity with software engineering practices including coverage, integration tests, unit tests, and version control.
- Experience with backend development tools such as FastAPI and PostgreSQL/SQLAlchemy.
- Experience with cloud development on GCP or AWS.
- Familiarity with CI/CD, GitHub, and issue tracking.
- Knowledge of security best practices like access control, encryption, and logging.
- Interest in front-end development using HTML/CSS, React, or PyQt.
Location & details#
- Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Full-time position.
About Infleqtion
Infleqtion produces neutral-atom quantum technology. The company designs and manufactures quantum computers, precision sensors, and quantum software. Clients include government agencies, research institutions, and enterprises. Founded in 2007, the company maintains its headquarters in Louisville, Colorado. It employs between 201 and 500 people.
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