Summer 2027 Internship - Quantum Software (QSW)

About this role

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 Job Duties and Responsibilities 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 https://arxiv.org/abs/2309.05157 and https://arxiv.org/abs/2509.13247 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 Requirements 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.