Internship - Scientific Software and Compilation
QuEra Computing, Inc.1 day ago
Boston, MA, USAIntern
H1B sponsor
Responsibilities
- Investigate research questions in quantum compilation, programming languages, and scientific software through prototypes, experiments, and benchmarks.
- Develop domain-specific languages, intermediate representations, compiler analyses, and transformations for quantum circuits, atom movement, and pulse-level control.
- Build and improve compiler infrastructure in Rust or Python and support integration with quantum hardware platforms.
- Collaborate with mentors, software engineers, and physicists to define goals, discuss technical approaches, and communicate results.
- Contribute tests, documentation, reproducible examples, and experiments.
Requirements
- Experience programming in Python, Rust, or another relevant language, with willingness to learn project-specific tools.
- 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 compilers and scientific software for quantum computing.
- Systematic technical problem-solving and clear communication of ideas, questions, and results.
- Preferred qualifications include academic or research experience in computer science, physics, applied mathematics, or related fields; compiler development; intermediate representations such as Static Single Assignment; program analysis; optimization; programming-language design; type systems; programming-language theory; systems programming; Python-based scientific software; algorithm evaluation; reproducible benchmarks; quantum computing; quantum error correction; AMO physics; version control; code review; testing; debugging; profiling; or open-source contributions.
Benefits
- On-site internship with no relocation offered.
- Flexible internship terms, including arrangements outside the summer, based on candidate availability.
- Applications received before November 15, 2026 are guaranteed full consideration.
- Opportunity to contribute to peer-reviewed research and real-world quantum hardware development.
About QuEra Computing, Inc.
QuEra Computing builds neutral-atom quantum computers and supporting software, offering access via its Aquila system on Amazon Braket and selling on-premise machines to research and enterprise users. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Boston, the privately held company delivered a large-scale system to Japan’s AIST and has been selected for DARPA quantum benchmarking efforts.