Infleqtion · 9 hours ago
Summer 2026 Quantum Software Internship (Undergraduate/Graduate)
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerInfleqtion is a company specializing in Quantum Computing, and they are seeking interns for their Quantum Software division. Interns will contribute to quantum software solutions, work closely with engineers, and participate in professional development activities throughout the internship program.
Quantum ComputingElectronicsManufacturingMechanical EngineeringMechanical Design
Responsibilities
Conduct R&D toward cutting-edge advances in quantum technology with a focus on quantum compilation, similar to work described in <https://arxiv.org/abs/2309.05157> and <https://arxiv.org/abs/2509.13247>
Deploy software optimizations to our cloud platform Superstaq using industry-grade software engineering procedures including documentation, linting, testing, and type-checking
Interface with customers of Superstaq to understand their needs and support them in a timely fashion
Contribute to development of government and commercial proposals and execution on global programs
Collaborate with experimental physicists and software engineers to bridge the gap between theoretical concepts and practical implementation
Engage with the broader scientific community by publishing research findings in scientific journals and presenting at conferences
Stay up to date with the latest developments in quantum computer architecture, quantum compilation, quantum algorithms and applications, and related fields
Provide guidance and support to other team members, fostering a collaborative research environment
Tailor and apply quantum algorithms to real-world problems, analyzing their performance compared to classical methods
Expand existing or develop new quantum algorithms for various types of real-world applications
Qualification
Required
Currently attending a degree program (computer science, engineering, physics, mathematics, or a directly related field) in the US, preferably in penultimate academic year when returning to degree program after completion of internship
High proficiency in programming, with fluency in Python preferable or proficiency in alternative languages (e.g. C/C++ or Julia) with the ability to rapidly upskill in Python
Preferred
Experience with open-source quantum software frameworks such as Cirq or Qiskit (ideal candidates will have experience not only using these libraries but also modifying them)
Experience with advanced open-source quantum software frameworks such as Stim
Familiarity with best practices of professional software engineering such as coverage, integration tests, type checking, unit tests, and version control
Experience with backend development with tools such as FastAPI for web frameworks and PostgreSQL/SQLAlchemy for databases
Experience with cloud development, especially on GCP and AWS
Familiarity with CI/CD, automated actions, issue tracking, version control, and other features on GitHub
Familiarity with security core best-practices such as access control, encryption at rest, key rotation, and logging
Exposure to or interest in front-end / GUI development, e.g., HTML/CSS, React, PyQt
Optionally, sample(s) of a past project (e.g., software project, technical/scientific writing, etc.) relevant to the duties and the responsibilities for this internship
Sharing publicly-available GitHub (or similar) projects is strongly recommended
Benefits
Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.
Company
Infleqtion
Infleqtion is a quantum information company that develops software-configured and quantum-enabled products.
Founded in 2007
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$307.83MKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseUK Research and InnovationUS Department of Energy
2025-09-08Acquired
2025-06-02Series C· $100M
2024-12-02Grant· $11M
Leadership Team
Matthew Kinsella
Chief Executive Officer
Alok Gupta
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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