Quantum Software, Infleqtion

• Currently attending a degree program (computer science, engineering, physics, mathematics, or a directly related field) in the US, preferably in penultimate academic year when returning to degree program after completion of internship
• High proficiency in programming, with fluency in Python preferable or proficiency in alternative languages (e.g. C/C++ or Julia) with the ability to rapidly upskill in Python

Desirable

• This internship program is within our Quantum Software (QSW) division. Interns work closely with Infleqtion’s Quantum Software Engineers and are paired with a mentor on the team. This program is intended to run for 10 to 12 weeks. Features of the program include:
• Contribution to cutting-edge quantum software solutions from application to middleware layers
• Weekly 1:1 meetings with your mentor to discuss summer projects and professional development
• Research talks from Infleqtion engineers and experts in the industry
• Primary internship location is Chicago, IL
• The duties and responsibilities outlined below include potential functions of the role. Depending on business needs, this role may perform a combination of some or all of the following duties. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned
• Conduct R&D toward cutting-edge advances in quantum technology with a focus on quantum compilation, similar to work described in and
• Deploy software optimizations to our cloud platform Superstaq using industry-grade software engineering procedures including documentation, linting, testing, and type-checking
• Interface with customers of Superstaq to understand their needs and support them in a timely fashion
• Contribute to development of government and commercial proposals and execution on global programs
• Collaborate with experimental physicists and software engineers to bridge the gap between theoretical concepts and practical implementation
• Engage with the broader scientific community by publishing research findings in scientific journals and presenting at conferences
• Stay up to date with the latest developments in quantum computer architecture, quantum compilation, quantum algorithms and applications, and related fields
• Provide guidance and support to other team members, fostering a collaborative research environment
• Tailor and apply quantum algorithms to real-world problems, analyzing their performance compared to classical methods
• Expand existing or develop new quantum algorithms for various types of real-world applications

• Required Materials:
• Resume
• Cover letter
• Optionally, sample(s) of a past project (e.g., software project, technical/scientific writing, etc.) relevant to the duties and the responsibilities for this internship
• Sharing publicly-available GitHub (or similar) projects is strongly recommended