# Intern, System Architecture at psiquantum

- Company: psiquantum
- What the company does: PsiQuantum is on a mission to build the first commercially useful quantum computer to solve humanity. Backed by Founders Fund and Redpoint.
- Company website: https://www.psiquantum.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Internship
- Location: Daresbury, England, United Kingdom; Palo Alto, California, United States; Remote
- Work setup: Remote
- Posted: 2026-06-23
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://www.psiquantum.com/apply?gh_jid=7695577003
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/psiquantum-intern-system-architecture/

## About the role

Our system architecture department sits at the interface of hardware development, manufacturing, and the quantum architecture to design the first fault-tolerant quantum computer. The optical architecture group are specifically responsible for: Internships are hired on a rolling basis, with durations of 3 to 6 months. We offer placement opportunities in Palo Alto, California (United States), Bristol (United Kingdom), and remotely.

## What they're looking for

- 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

Tags: Engineering