Intern, System Architecture

Job Summary

The system architecture department at PsiQuantum is responsible for designing the first fault-tolerant quantum computer. The optical architecture group focuses on discovering and developing new schemes for photonic quantum computation, translating abstract quantum information protocols into physical systems, modeling quantum optical systems, and developing new approaches to photonic quantum computing.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to ongoing optical architecture technical projects.
  • Write prototype software implementations for controlling and simulating the optical networks inside photonic quantum computers.
  • Apply results from quantum information theory, network design, and/or optimization to improve optical architecture designs.
  • Develop and discover new approaches to photonic quantum computing.
  • Simulate and benchmark different protocols.
  • Document and communicate results.

Experience/Qualifications

• Degree in Physics, Math, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent.
• Currently studying or recently finished a postgraduate degree (PhD preferred).
• Experience in programming in Python, C++, Julia, or similar languages.
• Competent use of collaborative software development tools (e.g., GitHub) is desirable.
• Able to communicate effectively and work closely with others.
• PREFERRED: Knowledge of quantum optics, photonic hardware, switch network design, optimization, graph theory.

Internship Details

• Hired on a rolling basis, with durations of 3 to 6 months.
• Placement opportunities in Palo Alto, California (United States), Bristol (United Kingdom), and remotely.
• The internship role requires a challenging mix of analytical skills and programming.

Compensation

• U.S. Intern Hourly Pay Rate Chart
  • Education level COMPLETED Hourly Rate Housing/Commuter Stipend
  • Bachelors: In Process $27.50 Variable based on permanent residency location
  • Bachelor’s Degree $31.00 Variable based on permanent residency location
  • Masters, 1st Year $36.00 Variable based on permanent residency location
  • Master’s Degree $40.00 Variable based on permanent residency location
  • PhD: In Process $44.00 Variable based on permanent residency location
  • PhD: Near Completion $47.00 Variable based on permanent residency location
• UK Intern Compensation Rates
  • Education level COMPLETED Hourly Rate Annualized
  • Bachelors: Freshman/Sophomore/Junior 15 31,200
  • Bachelor’s Degree 17 35,360
  • Masters, 1st Year 18 37,440
  • Master’s Degree 20 41,600
  • Ph.D. in process 24 49,920
  • Ph.D. near completion 27 56,160

Benefits

• Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees.
• No unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable laws.