Research Intern - Quantum Computing

2 Months ago • Upto 1 Years • Research Development • $65,520 PA - $154,560 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Microsoft Quantum is seeking Research Interns to contribute to the development of a scalable quantum computing system. The internship involves working alongside leading researchers on projects related to quantum error correction, fault-tolerant circuit construction, and digital quantum simulation. Responsibilities include problem identification, hypothesis testing, result publication, and collaboration. Interns will be expected to be physically located at the Microsoft worksite in Santa Barbara, California for the duration of the 12-week internship. The program offers a dynamic research environment, mentorship, and opportunities to network with top scientists and engineers.
Must have:
  • PhD or Master's in relevant field
  • Experience in quantum error correction
  • Effective communication & collaboration
  • Problem-solving & coding skills
  • Familiarity with git

Job Details

Overview

Research Internships at Microsoft provide a dynamic environment for research careers with a network of world-class research labs led by globally-recognized scientists and engineers, who pursue innovation in a range of scientific and technical disciplines to help solve complex challenges in diverse fields, including computing, healthcare, economics, and the environment.

Research Internships at Microsoft provide a dynamic environment for research careers with a network of world-class research labs led by globally-recognized scientists and engineers, who pursue innovation in a range of scientific and technical disciplines to help solve complex challenges in diverse fields, including computing, healthcare, economics, and the environment.

 

Microsoft Quantum has assembled a talented and diverse international team to create the world’s first scalable quantum computing system. Our full-stack approach involves exciting innovation from quantum physics to providing global quantum services. The Microsoft Quantum program strives to fundamentally change the world of computing to help solve humankind’s problems that would otherwise take billions of years for today’s computers to solve! This has massive implications for research in healthcare, energy, environmental systems, smart materials, and more. We are on the cusp of an accelerated effort in quantum computing and aim to bring a scalable quantum system to the broadest set of customers, empowering every person and organization on the planet to experience quantum computing. For more information about Azure Quantum and the Microsoft Quantum team, please visit  

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in a PhD or master's program in Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering or related fields. 

Other Requirements

  • Research Interns are expected to be physically located in their manager’s Microsoft worksite location for the duration of their internship.
  • In addition to the qualifications below, you’ll need to submit a minimum of two reference letters for this position as well as a cover letter and any relevant work or research samples. After you submit your application, a request for letters may be sent to your list of references on your behalf. Note that reference letters cannot be requested until after you have submitted your application, and furthermore, that they might not be automatically requested for all candidates. You may wish to alert your letter writers in advance, so they will be ready to submit your letter. 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in quantum error-correction and fault-tolerance. 
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills. 
  • Detail oriented. 
  • Problem-solving skills. 
  • Coding skills, e.g., in Python, Rust, Julia, C/C++, Mathematica, etc. 
  • Familiarity with git. 

 

Applied Sciences IC2 : The base pay range for this internship is USD $5,460 -$10,680 per month. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, with the San Francisco Bay area and New York City Metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $7,040 -$11,640 per month.

 

Applied Sciences IC3 : The base pay range for this internship is USD $6,550 -$12,880 per month. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $8,480 - $13, 920 per month.

 

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: 

 

Microsoft accepts applications and processes offers for these roles on an ongoing basis.


Responsibilities

Research Interns put inquiry and theory into practice. Alongside fellow doctoral candidates and some of the world’s best researchers, Research Interns learn, collaborate, and network for life. Research Interns not only advance their own careers, but they also contribute to exciting research and development strides. During the 12-week internship, Research Interns are paired with mentors and expected to collaborate with other Research Interns and researchers, present findings, and contribute to the vibrant life of the community. Research internships are available in all areas of research, and are offered year-round, though they typically begin in the summer.

 

We are looking for passionate candidates for Research Internships in quantum error correction and fault-tolerance. Positions are available beginning in Summer of 2025. We encourage early applications. 

  • Areas that might be considered for internship projects include: digital quantum simulation, error-correcting codes and their decoding algorithms, and fault-tolerant circuit construction. 
  • Responsibilities include: problem identification, formulation, identifying and falsifying/validating hypotheses, publishing results, and collaboration. 

 

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