Intern, System Architecture

Job Description

Job Title: Intern, System Architecture. Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to ongoing optical architecture technical projects.

• Write prototype software implementations to control and simulate optical networks inside photonic quantum computers.

• Apply results from quantum information theory, network design, and optimization to improve optical architecture designs.

• Develop and discover new approaches to photonic quantum computing;

• Simulate and benchmark different protocols.

• Document findings and communicate technical results.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, or an equivalent field.

• Currently studying for or recently completed a postgraduate degree. PhD preferred.

• Experience programming in Python, C++, Julia, or similar languages.

• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with others.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of quantum optics.

• Knowledge of photonic hardware.

• Experience with switch network design.

• Knowledge of optimization and graph theory.

• Experience with collaborative software development tools such as GitHub is desirable.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Internship duration of 3 to 6 months.
• U.S. internship hourly rates based on completed education:
  • Bachelor's in progress: $27.50/hour
  • Bachelor's degree: $31/hour
  • Master's, first year: $36/hour
  • Master's degree: $40/hour
  • PhD in progress: $44/hour
  • PhD near completion: $47/hour

• U.S. housing or commuter stipend varies based on permanent residency location.
• UK internship hourly rates:
  • Bachelor's freshman/sophomore/junior: £15/hour (£31,200 annualized)
  • Bachelor's degree: £17/hour (£35,360 annualized)
  • Master's, first year: £18/hour (£37,440 annualized)
  • Master's degree: £20/hour (£41,600 annualized)
  • PhD in progress: £24/hour (£49,920 annualized)
  • PhD near completion: £27/hour (£56,160 annualized)

• Placement opportunities are also available in Palo Alto, California, and Bristol, United Kingdom, as well as remote positions.

• Compensation rates listed above are for U.S. and UK internships. No specific Australian pay rate is provided.

Information and Application Instructions:

• Internships are hired on a rolling basis.

• Submit a cover letter that includes the word "purple".

• Applicants must provide their resume/CV and education details.

• The application asks about work authorization, visa sponsorship requirements, and relationships with current employees.

• Employment is subject to equal opportunity policies;

• The company will only contact candidates through official PsiQuantum email addresses.

• PsiQuantum will never request bank account information during interviews.

• Report suspicious recruitment activity to [email protected].

• Unsolicited resumes from employment agencies are not accepted.