Summer internship - Quantum Error Correction
Posted 2 weeks ago by Nu Quantum
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role is a paid summer internship for 2025 at Nu Quantum, focusing on Quantum Error Correction (QEC). Interns will work with the QEC team to enhance error correction processes and develop software tools for quantum computing systems. The position emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to diversity within the tech field. Candidates should have a background in technical subjects and a keen interest in quantum computing.
Key Responsibilities:
- Developing software tools to compile QEC circuits to specific hardware platforms
- Benchmarking QEC processes
- Proposing novel techniques for using distributed entanglement to protect quantum information
Key Skills:
- Experience with scientific python
- Numerical experimental design and interpretation
- Good team player with strong communication skills
- Proactive problem solver with a 'can do' attitude
- Curiosity to learn and interest in quantum computing
- Enrolled in or completed an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in a technical subject
- Experience with QEC code design (desirable)
- Familiarity with software engineering and testing practices (desirable)
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Cambridge
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Entry Level
Industry: IT
Location: Cambridge, UK
Application closure date: Monday 23rd June 2025 at 5pm
Join Nu Quantum - Shaping the Future of Technology
Nu Quantum is at the forefront of quantum computing and advanced technology, driven by innovation, diversity, and a commitment to excellence. We're creating an environment where brilliant minds from all backgrounds collaborate to push the boundaries of what's possible. Founded to commercialise research generated over the last decade at the Cavendish Laboratory, Nu Quantum is on a mission to shape the future of quantum information systems. We're working on exciting technology that will improve the utility and accelerate the time-to-market of quantum computing systems. We integrate novel quantum photonic technology to form an efficient and scalable quantum networking infrastructure in partnership with world-leading companies and academic groups.
About The Role
This will be a paid internship during summer 2025 and you will be working with the QEC (Quantum Error Correction) team to refine Nu Quantum's error correcting process to support a variety of target systems. You will be part of a team developing novel code compilation strategies, by analysing the unique features of the many quantum computers available today.
- Responsibilities
- Developing software tools to compile QEC circuits to specific hardware platforms
- Benchmarking QEC processes
- Proposing novel techniques for using distributed entanglement to protect quantum information.
Requirements
Your Skills, Qualifications and Experience
- Experience with scientific python
- Numerical experimental design and interpretation
- Good team player with strong communication skills and ability to work in a team
- Proactive and natural problem solver with a 'can do' attitude
- Curiosity to learn and an interest in quantum computing
- Enrolled in or completed an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in a technical subject (e.g. physics, engineering, or a related discipline)
Desirable skills and experience (not required, but beneficial):
- Experience with QEC code design
- Familiarity with software engineering and testing practices
Why work with us?
At Nu Quantum, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where people of all identities, orientations, backgrounds, and experiences are empowered. We value diverse perspectives as a source of creativity and innovation and encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented and marginalised communities. Joining Nu Quantum means joining a team where you can grow professionally and be part of an inspiring mission to shape the future of technology.