Intern, Quantum Solutions (PDEs)

We believe quantum computing will change everything.  It will have the power to transform the foundations of giant industries that rely on intensive computation.  PsiQuantum is on a mission to build the world’s first useful quantum computer, capable of delivering these transformative results.  We know that means it will need 1 million qubits, error correction, a scalable architecture and a data center footprint.

By harnessing the laws of quantum physics, quantum computers can provide exponential performance increases over today’s most powerful supercomputers, offering the potential for extraordinary advances across a broad range of industries including climate, energy, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials design, and many more. 

PsiQuantum is uniquely positioned to deliver on the promise of quantum computing years earlier than our competitors. Our architecture is based on photonics which gives us the ability to produce our components using existing high-volume semiconductor manufacturing processes, the same processes that are today producing billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics applications. Since photons don’t feel heat, we can take advantage of existing cryogenic cooling systems, the kind that have been operating at facilities like the Stanford Linear Accelerator (SLAC).  And because photons are in fact light, they can move between subsystems at tremendous speed using standard fiber connectivity.

Our team is building a utility scale quantum computer and the software tools needed to build fault tolerant quantum applications. We’re a highly motivated and collaborative group focused on a singular goal - building the world’s first useful quantum computer on the fastest path possible. 

There’s much more work to be done and we are looking for exceptional talent to join us on this extraordinary journey! 

Job Summary:

PsiQuantum was founded in 2016 with the singular goal of building a general-purpose, fault tolerant, silicon photonic quantum computer. We have assembled a world class team of engineers and scientists who are working on the entire quantum computing stack, from hardware to applications.

We offer a competitively paid internship and industrial placement opportunity working on the solution of partial differential equations (PDEs) with a fault-tolerant quantum computer (FTQC). The internship has a duration of 3-6 months with a flexible start date throughout the year. This is a remote position in Europe, preferred in Berlin, Germany (we have colleagues in the United Kingdom, Netherlands, Germany).

Classical computers have been used for a long time to solve PDEs. However, they are reaching their limits for large-scale settings and very complex dynamics. Solving classically intractable problems with a fault-tolerant quantum computer requires new methods tailored to industrial applications. We are seeking enthusiastic individuals who want to join this exciting effort and engage in cutting-edge research to advance quantum computing as a real-world technology. As an intern, you will collaborate with world experts in fault-tolerant quantum computing for PDE solutions. You will contribute to developing practical applications for large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computers in PDE and ODE problems.

The internship role requires a challenging mix of creativity, analytical skills, and knowledge of the numerical solution of linear systems, PDEs and ODEs.

Desired Qualifications

• Completed a postgraduate degree in applied mathematics, physics, computer science or related areas.
• Experience with numerical solution of linear systems, PDEs and ODEs.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• A passion for advancing the intersection of mathematics, quantum computing, and industry applications.
• Knowledge of quantum computing and algorithms is a plus.
• Enjoy working in a collaborative and fast-paced team environment

Application:
If you are interested, please apply on our website at https://psiquantum.com/jobs

Your application should include the following information:

• Current CV – Including current contact information for us to reach out to you.
• Cover letter – This should be at most 1 page long and should address the following questions:
  • What motivates you to pursue an internship in quantum computing?
  • How does your most relevant experience relate to this internship?
  • What is your usual approach to solving scientific problems? For example:
    • Do you like writing code to simulate systems? 
    • Pen-and-paper work to figure out proofs?  
    • Analyzing and understanding data? 
    • Using Mathematica to solve integrals? 
• Please also answer the following questions:
  • Are you curr