QuEra Computing
Internship - Scientific Software and Compilation
Boston, MA, USA +1 · Internship · Posted Sep 27, 2026
- Location
- Boston, MA, USA
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
About the job
Contribute to research and software development connecting high-level quantum applications to neutral-atom quantum computers, including compiler methods, infrastructure, and hardware integration.
What you'll do
- Investigate quantum compilation, programming languages, or scientific software through prototypes, experiments, and benchmarks.
- Develop compiler languages, representations, analyses, and transformations for quantum circuits, atom movement, or pulse-level control.
- Build compiler infrastructure and collaborate with mentors and technical teams; contribute tests, documentation, or reproducible examples.
What they ask for
- Programming experience in Python, Rust, or another relevant language, and willingness to learn project tools.
- Foundation in computer science or computational methods, shown through coursework, research, projects, or other relevant experience.
- Interest in research or software engineering applied to compilers and scientific software for quantum computing.
- Systematic technical problem-solving and clear communication; ability to collaborate.
Nice to have
- Experience with compiler development, programming language design, systems programming, scientific software, or reproducible benchmarking.
- Familiarity with quantum computing, quantum error correction, or AMO physics.
Tools
Python, Rust, Kirin, Static Single Assignment (SSA)
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