[Hiring] Intern, Quantum Applications @PsiQuantum

Role Description

We are looking for enthusiastic candidates interested in applying quantum computing to real-world challenges. At PsiQuantum, we are particularly focused on use cases of quantum computing in chemistry, drug design, materials science, and fluid dynamics. Along these lines, we are offering internships in the areas of quantum algorithms and quantum compilation.

These internships will be in the Australian-based quantum applications team, and be potentially performed remotely from anywhere in Australia and/or PsiQuantum’s Brisbane office. They will work closely with other members of PsiQuantum’s applications team based both in Australia and across the planet.

Responsibilities

• Development of quantum algorithms to solve impactful problems.
• Optimization of ubiquitous subroutines in fault tolerant quantum algorithms.
• Compilation of quantum algorithms to logical gate sets.
• Incorporation of architecture-aware optimizations.
• Estimation of quantum resources.

Qualifications

• 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 (e.g. Python) and collaborative software development tools (e.g. Git).
• A creative and adaptable approach to problem solving.
• Ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative team.

Requirements

• Prior work in the field of fault tolerant quantum algorithms and compilation is preferred, but enthusiasm for quantum computing is essential.

Company Description

PsiQuantum’s mission is to build the first useful quantum computers—machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016, our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems.

• Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers or AI systems will never reach.
• Their impact will span energy, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials, and other foundational industries.
• Our architecture and approach is based on silicon photonics.
• In 2024, PsiQuantum announced government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia, and Chicago, Illinois.
• PsiQuantum also develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable.
• Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing; it represents a fundamental shift.