Summer Quantum Software Internship; Undergraduate​/Graduate

Position: Summer 2026 Quantum Software Internship (Undergraduate/Graduate)
This internship program is within our Quantum Software (QSW) division. Interns work closely with Infleqtion's Quantum Software Engineers and are paired with a mentor on the team. This program is intended to run for 10 to 12 weeks. Features of the program include:

* Contribution to cutting-edge quantum software solutions from application to middleware layers

* Weekly 1:1 meetings with your mentor to discuss summer projects and professional development

* Research talks from Infleqtion engineers and experts in the industry

* Primary internship location is Chicago, IL

Job Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities outlined below include potential functions of the role. Depending on business needs, this role may perform a combination of some or all of the following duties. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned.

* Conduct R&D toward cutting-edge advances in quantum technology with a focus on quantum compilation, similar to work described in (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and /

* 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