About the role#
This internship focuses on the advancement of neutral-atom based quantum computing technologies. You will work within a multidisciplinary team of physicists, engineers, and computer scientists to design, implement, and characterize neutral-atom systems.
What you'll do#
- Assist in the design and construction of neutral atom quantum computers under the guidance of mentors.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to verify and validate modules and subsystems.
- Investigate sources of noise and decoherence to help develop mitigation strategies.
- Support experimental setups, including work with optical components, lasers, and atom trapping systems.
- Analyze experimental data using the Python scientific stack to provide insights for application improvements.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a degree in physics, computer science, mathematics, or a related field.
- Strong physics background and experience in optics.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, communication, and teamwork skills.
- Proficiency in Python and the Python scientific stack (PyTorch, NumPy, SciPy, Pandas) is considered a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts.
- Modality: This is an on-site, full-time, paid internship.
- Term: Rolling.
- Sponsorship: Not available for this role.
About QuEra Computing Inc.
QuEra Computing builds neutral-atom quantum computers. The company uses a multi-zone architecture to provide reconfigurable qubit connectivity. Founded in 2018, it operates out of Boston with additional locations in Japan and the UK. It serves enterprise innovators, research institutions, and government agencies.
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