Internship - Scientific Software and Compilation

About the role

QuEra Computing is building the world’s most powerful neutral-atom quantum computers. Our systems are designed to scale and enable groundbreaking advances in science and technology. We collaborate closely with leading academic and industry partners to push the boundaries of quantum computing, error correction, and fault tolerance.

QuEra Computing Inc. seeks creative and collaborative Scientific Software Interns to help advance the software that connects high-level quantum applications to neutral-atom quantum computers. Working with software engineers, experimental and computational physicists, and a community of industry and academic collaborators, you will contribute to research and engineering at the intersection of programming languages, compilers, and quantum computing. We offer a range of research and engineering projects, from investigating new compilation methods and developing prototypes to building software infrastructure and integrating with quantum hardware. Projects span quantum circuits, atom movement, and pulse-level control. Each intern will work with a mentor on a project matched to their interests, experience, and team priorities. Our compiler stack is evolving from Python toward Rust, creating opportunities to contribute to existing tools, including our open-source compiler framework Kirin, as well as new infrastructure. Depending on the project, your contributions may include algorithms, research findings, benchmarks, or tested and documented software that supports the next generation of neutral-atom quantum computing.

Responsibilities

• Investigate research questions in quantum compilation, programming languages, or scientific software; develop prototypes and evaluate approaches through experiments and benchmarks
• Develop domain-specific languages, intermediate representations, compiler analyses, and transformations for quantum circuits, atom movement, or pulse-level control
• Build and improve compiler infrastructure in Rust or Python, and support integration with quantum hardware platforms
• Collaborate with your mentor, software engineers, and physicists to define project goals, discuss technical approaches, and communicate results
• Contribute tests, documentation, and reproducible examples or experiments appropriate to your project

Qualifications

• Experience programming in Python, Rust, or another relevant language, and willingness to learn the tools needed for your project
• A foundation in computer science or computational methods, demonstrated through coursework, research, personal projects, or other relevant experience
• Interest in research, software engineering, or both, applied to