Intern, Source Experimentalist

Quantum computing holds the promise of humanity’s mastery over the natural world, but only if we can build a real quantum computer. PsiQuantum is on a mission to build the first real, useful quantum computers, capable of delivering the world-changing applications that the technology has long promised. We know that means we will need to build a system with roughly 1 million qubits that supports fault tolerant error correction within a scalable architecture, and a data center footprint.

By harnessing the laws of quantum physics, quantum computers can provide exponential performance increases over today’s most powerful supercomputers, offering the potential for extraordinary advances across a broad range of industries including climate, energy, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials design, and many more.

PsiQuantum has determined the fastest path to delivering a useful quantum computer, years earlier than the rest of the industry. Our architecture is based on silicon photonics which gives us the ability to produce our components at Tier-1 semiconductor fabs such as GlobalFoundries where we leverage high-volume semiconductor manufacturing processes, the same processes that are already producing billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics applications. We also benefit from the quantum mechanics reality that photons don’t feel heat or electromagnetic interference, allowing us to take advantage of existing cryogenic cooling systems and industry standard fiber connectivity.

In 2024, PsiQuantum announced two government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first Quantum Data Centers and utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia and Chicago, Illinois. Both projects are backed by nations that understand quantum computing’s potential impact and the need to scale this technology to unlock that potential. And we won’t just be building the hardware, but also the fault tolerant quantum applications that will provide industry-transforming results.

Quantum computing is not just an evolution of the decades-old advancement in compute power. It provides the key to mastering our future, not merely discovering it. The potential is enormous, and we have the plan to make it real. Come join us.

There’s much more work to be done and we are looking for exceptional talent to join us on this extraordinary journey!

Job Summary

The internship will contribute to experimental progress on the characterization of photon sources in integrated photonics circuits. It will focus on:

• Experiments aimed at the characterization of nonlinear optical devices in the single photon regime.
• Software automation and data analysis for these experiments.
  
  

Education / Certification

We are looking for a PhD student in the fields of Quantum Optics, Nonlinear Optics, and/or Photonics.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• We are looking for an intern with subject matter expertise in some/most of these topics: Linear Optics, Laser Optics (physics, operation, and safety), Photonics Testing, Quantum Optics, Nonlinear Optics, Quantum Information, operation of cryogenic equipment.
• The candidate must have some experience with writing code for experiment automation, data collection and handling, and data analysis. They should be excited to learn about the flows used in the team and write good code.
• Other skills we are looking for: prioritization, deduction, attention to detail, hands-on, thinking outside the box, openness to change, commitment to only deliver high quality work, open listening, willingness to learn and contribute.
  
  

PsiQuantum provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. PsiQuantum does not unlawfully discriminate 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.

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