Summary
The individual in this internship role will contribute to the advancement of neutral-atom based quantum computing technologies. You will be involved in the design, implementation, and characterization of neutral-atom quantum computing systems, and collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team of physicists, engineers, and computer scientists to push the boundaries of quantum computing using neutral-atom platforms.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the design and build state-of-the-art neutral atom quantum computers as directed by your mentor(s).
- Collaborate with engineering teams to verify and validate modules and subsystems for neutral atom quantum computers.
- Investigate sources of noise and decoherence and contribute to proposed mitigation strategies.
- Assist in experimental setups related to neutral atom quantum computing, which may include working with optical components, lasers, and atom trapping systems.
- Analyze experimental data using the Python scientific stack to provide insights and feedback for continuous improvement in our quantum computing applications.
Qualifications
- Pursuing a degree in physics, computer science, mathematics, or a related field.
- Strong physics background and experience in optics.
- Programming skills in Python, including the Python scientific stack (PyTorch, NumPy, SciPy, Pandas) are plus but not required.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
On-site internship. There is no relocation offered for this role.
QuEra is committed to cultivating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We highly value diversity in our current and future employees and do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Skills Required
- Pursuing a degree in physics, computer science, mathematics, or a related field
- Strong physics background and experience in optics
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
What We Do
Located in Boston, QuEra Computing is a maker of advanced neutral-atoms based quantum computers, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the industry. Founded in 2018, the company is built on pioneering research recently conducted nearby at both Harvard University and MIT. QuEra is building the industry’s most scalable quantum computers to tackle useful but classically intractable problems for commercially relevant applications. Our signature 256-qubit machine, Aquila, the largest publicly-accessible machine in the world, is available now for general use over the Amazon Braket cloud. For more information, visit us at quera.com.
