Intern, System Architecture

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to ongoing optical architecture technical projects. For example:
• Writing prototype software implementations for controlling and simulating the optical networks inside photonic quantum computers.
• Applying results from quantum information theory, network design and/or optimization to improve optical architecture designs.
• Development and discovery of new approaches to photonic quantum computing.
• Simulate and benchmark different protocols.
• Document and communicate results.
• Experience/Qualifications:
• Degree in: Physics, Math, Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent.
• Currently studying or recently finished a postgraduate degree (PhD preferred).
• Experience in programming in Python, C++, Julia or similar languages.
• Competent use of collaborative software development tools (e.g., GitHub) is desirable.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work closely with others.
• Preferred: knowledge of quantum optics, photonic hardware, switch network design, optimization, graph theory.
• U.S. Intern Hourly Pay Rate Chart
• Education level COMPLETED
• Hourly Rate
• Housing/Commuter Stipend
• Bachelors: In Process
• $27.50
• Variable based on permanent residency location
• Bachelor’s Degree
• $31.00
• Master’s: 1st Year
• $36.00
• Master’s Degree
• $40.00
• PhD: In Process
• $44.00
• PhD: Near Completion
• $47.00
• UK Intern Compensation Rates
• Annualized
• Bachelors: Freshman/Sophomore/Junior
• 15
• 31,200
• 17
• 35,360
• Masters, 1 st Year
• 18
• 37,440
• 20
• 41,600
• Ph.D. in process
• 24
• 49,920
• Ph.D. near completion
• 27
• 56,160
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