Intern, Quantum Algorithms & Compilation

Job Description

Job Title: Intern, Quantum Algorithms and Compilation. Location: Palo Alto, California, USA (Remote option available)

Job Type: Internship

Responsibilities:

• Develop quantum algorithms targeting real-world applications in chemistry, drug design, materials science, and fluid dynamics.
• Optimize key subroutines used in fault tolerant quantum algorithms.
• Work on compilation of quantum algorithms into logical gate sets.
• Apply architecture-aware optimizations to improve quantum circuit performance.
• Estimate quantum resources required for scalable quantum computation;
• Collaborate with research and software teams on algorithm design and implementation.
• Contribute to improvements in quantum compilation workflows and performance efficiency.
• Support research discussions around fault tolerant quantum computing systems.

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a postgraduate degree in Quantum Computing, Quantum Algorithms, Quantum Compilation, Fault Tolerance, or related field.
• Experience with Python programming;
• Familiarity with collaborative development tools such as Git.
• Strong problem-solving ability and creative thinking approach.
• Ability to work effectively in collaborative research environments.

Preferred:

• Prior experience in fault tolerant quantum algorithms or quantum compilation.
• Exposure to quantum circuit design and optimization techniques.
• Understanding of quantum resource estimation methods;
• Background in applied quantum computing domains such as chemistry or materials science applications.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Hourly pay ranges from $27.50 to $47.00 depending on education level.
• Housing or commuter stipend depending on permanent residency location.
• Opportunity to work on large-scale, fault tolerant quantum computing systems;
• Exposure to real-world quantum applications with industry partners in pharmaceuticals, energy, finance, and materials science.
• Hands-on experience with advanced quantum software and algorithm development teams.

Other Information:

• Focus on building million-qubit fault tolerant quantum systems using silicon photonics architecture.
• Work involves collaboration with industry and government-backed quantum initiatives.
• PsiQuantum is an equal opportunity employer and promotes inclusive hiring practices;
• Applicants must meet legal authorization requirements for employment in the hiring country.
• Applicants must include the word “purple” in the cover letter as part of the application requirement.