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Intern, System Architecture

PsiQuantum · Daresbury, England, United Kingdom; Palo Alto, California, United States; Remote

Posted about 3 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
81 days
PsiQuantum's roles stay open a median of 81 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of PsiQuantum's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at PsiQuantum
high
72 stale, 3 reposted of 81 open
Hiring momentum
108 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-23

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from PsiQuantum's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for PsiQuantum.

About this role

As an intern in the System Architecture department at PsiQuantum, you will contribute to projects focused on optical architecture for quantum computing. Your responsibilities will include writing software for simulating optical networks, applying quantum information theory to improve designs, and documenting your findings. This role requires a blend of analytical skills and programming, aimed at translating theoretical concepts into practical technology.

Our read on this posting2.2out of 5
benefits
2/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of PsiQuantum as an employer.

What you need

  • 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
  • Ability to communicate effectively and work closely with others

Nice to have

  • Competent use of collaborative software development tools (e.g., GitHub)
  • Knowledge of quantum optics, photonic hardware, switch network design, optimization, graph theory

What you get

  • Internships are hired on a rolling basis, with durations of 3 to 6 months
  • Placement opportunities in Palo Alto, California, Bristol, United Kingdom, and remotely
  • Hourly pay rates vary based on education level and location

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of mentorship or training opportunities during the internship
  • Internship duration is relatively short, which may limit project involvement

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Listed by PsiQuantum on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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