About the role#
The system architecture department works at the intersection of hardware development, manufacturing, and quantum architecture. You will help design the first fault-tolerant quantum computer by discovering new schemes for photonic quantum computation and translating abstract protocols into physical system designs.
This is a paid, full-time internship. We hire on a rolling basis for durations of 3 to 6 months.
What you'll do#
- Contribute to ongoing optical architecture technical projects.
- Write prototype software to control and simulate optical networks.
- Apply quantum information theory, network design, and optimization to improve architecture.
- Develop and discover new approaches to photonic quantum computing.
- Simulate and benchmark different protocols.
- Document and communicate your findings to the team.
What you'll need#
- A degree in Physics, Math, Computer Science, Engineering, or an equivalent field.
- Current enrollment in or a recent graduate of a postgraduate degree program, with a preference for PhD candidates.
- Programming experience in Python, C++, Julia, or similar languages.
- Ability to work closely with others and communicate effectively.
- Familiarity with collaborative software development tools like GitHub is helpful.
- Knowledge of quantum optics, photonic hardware, switch network design, optimization, or graph theory is preferred.
Location & details#
This role is available on-site in California or remotely. Please note that we do not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
About PsiQuantum
PsiQuantum builds quantum computers based on photonics. The company focuses on error correction and aims to reach one million qubits. Founded in 2015, it employs over 600 people. The team includes quantum physicists, software engineers, and systems architects. It operates out of Palo Alto, California.
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