Intern, Quantum Algorithms and Compilation - Remote, United States

Originally posted 15 April 2026 by the employer.

About the role

PsiQuantum is offering internships focused on the areas of quantum algorithms and quantum compilation. The work addresses use cases in chemistry, drug design, materials science, and fluid dynamics.

What you'll do

- Develop quantum algorithms to solve impactful problems. - Optimize ubiquitous subroutines in fault tolerant quantum algorithms. - Compile quantum algorithms to logical gate sets. - Incorporate architecture-aware optimizations into quantum compilation flows. - Perform quantum resource estimation.

What you'll need

- Status as currently studying for, or completed a postgraduate degree related to quantum algorithms, quantum circuit compilation, fault tolerance, or another aspect of quantum computing, OR 5+ years working professionally in one or more of these fields. - Experience with programming languages such as Python. - Experience with collaborative software development tools such as Git.

Nice to have

- Prior work in the field of fault tolerant quantum algorithms and compilation.