Quantum Architecture Internship at PsiQuantum (Brisbane, Palo Alto or Remote)

Job Description

PsiQuantum is offering a quantum architecture internship focused on fault-tolerant fusion-based quantum computing (FBQC), the approach at the heart of its photonic machines. Internships run throughout the year for three to six months, in Palo Alto, Brisbane or remotely.

At a glance

• Role: Intern, Quantum Architecture
• Where: Palo Alto (USA), Brisbane (Australia) or remote
• Duration: 3 to 6 months, starting throughout the year
• Focus: fusion-based quantum computing, error correction and decoding
• Apply: open until filled (re-checked 11 October 2026)

About the quantum architecture internship

• Develop and study methods for fault-tolerant fusion-based quantum computing
• Work on project topics such as linear optical networks, FBQC protocols, quantum error-correcting codes, decoding methods, and simulation and modelling
• Model where errors arise and how they propagate
• Simulate and benchmark different protocols
• Document and communicate your results

PsiQuantum builds its quantum computers from photons on silicon chips. Photonic qubits are naturally suited to networking and to fusion-based quantum computing, but they need error-correction schemes and algorithms designed around photon loss and the architecture’s building blocks, which is the kind of problem these roles work on.

What PsiQuantum is looking for

• A degree in physics, mathematics or computer science, and current or completed postgraduate study related to linear optics or fault tolerance
• Knowledge of quantum information; familiarity with quantum networks, graph states, stabilizer methods or quantum error correction is desirable
• Programming in Python, C++ or similar; using GitHub or similar tools is desirable
• A creative approach to problems and the ability to work in a collaborative team

Pay and location

Placements are offered in Palo Alto, California and Brisbane, Australia, as well as remotely. PsiQuantum’s posting lists pay for some locations; check it for the rate that applies to you.

How to apply

Apply through the official PsiQuantum job posting. PsiQuantum’s posting does not give a closing date, so the role is open until filled; ResearchJobs.in will re-check this listing on 11 October 2026. Check the posting for location and work-authorisation details before you apply.

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