Intern, System Architecture

PsiQuantum•Palo Alto, CA

3d•Remote

About The Position

Our system architecture department sits at the interface of hardware development, manufacturing, and the quantum architecture to design the first fault-tolerant quantum computer. The optical architecture group are specifically responsible for: discovering and developing new schemes for photonic quantum computation translating abstract quantum information protocols into the designs of physical systems modelling quantum optical systems to determine the requirements for hardware systems Internships are hired on a rolling basis, with durations of 3 to 6 months. We offer 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. We are looking for fast learning, productive, creative individuals who are motivated to translate theoretical concepts into real technology.

Requirements

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.
Ability to communicate effectively and work closely with others.

Nice To Haves

knowledge of quantum optics, photonic hardware, switch network design, optimization, graph theory.

Responsibilities

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