About the role#
QuEra Computing is looking for a Quantum Applications Research Intern to join the team developing applications for neutral atom quantum computers. You will work with experts in quantum information and AMO physics to test new approaches for neutral atom computation. This role involves direct contributions to the development of scalable quantum systems.
What you'll do#
- Explore and model new methods for using neutral atoms in quantum computation.
- Map quantum simulation algorithms for strongly correlated spin and fermionic problems onto logical microarchitectures.
- Build scalable hardware-aware resource estimation tools for complex quantum workloads.
- Perform noise modeling to refine digital hardware twins.
What you'll need#
- A solid background in quantum computing and quantum information processing.
- Current enrollment in or completion of a Ph.D. program in Physics, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Strong programming skills and experience with quantum circuit simulation SDKs like Cirq, Qiskit, or Stim.
- Experience with resource estimation frameworks such as Qualtran.
- Familiarity with neutral atom quantum computing hardware and AMO physics.
- Experience using AI coding agents such as Claude Code or Cursor in a research or development workflow.
- Strong communication skills and a preference for cross-disciplinary collaboration.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid, on-site internship based in Boston, Massachusetts.
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Those received before November 15, 2026, receive full consideration.
- Internship terms are flexible and can be arranged around your availability, including outside of the summer months.
- Please note that no relocation assistance is provided for this position.
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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