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Internship – Data Management

CompanyQuEra Computing, Inc.
LocationBoston
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJune 2, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Develop an AI-powered data management infrastructure to support the design, fabrication, and testing of photonic chips. Create automation tools and analysis pipelines to transform raw metrology data into actionable performance insights.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
173
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Quantum computing is moving from "one day" to "day one." QuEra Computing is leading that transition. Founded in 2018 on breakthrough research from Harvard and MIT, QuEra builds neutral-atom quantum computers using a unique multi-zone architecture. The result: reconfigurable qubit connectivity, room-temperature operation, and a scalable path to fault-tolerant quantum computing, with dozens logical qubits already demonstrated. QuEra systems are operational today. The company delivered a 260-qubit quantum computer to Japan's AIST integrated with one of the world's most powerful supercomputers, earned selection for DARPA's Quantum Benchmarks Initiative, and offers its Aquila quantum computer on Amazon Braket. Its Gemini gate-based system extends these capabilities for enterprise and research applications. Backed by $230M from Google, NVIDIA, SoftBank, and others, QuEra partners with Dell Technologies, NVIDIA, Deloitte, and a 29-member Quantum Alliance. Headquartered in Boston with operations in Japan and the UK. Visit quera.com to learn more.
About the Role

About QuEra Computing, Inc.

QuEra Computing is building the world’s most powerful neutral-atom quantum computers. Our systems are designed to scale and enable groundbreaking advances in science and technology. We collaborate closely with leading academic and industry partners to push the boundaries of quantum computing, error correction, and fault tolerance.

Summary

The Photonics team at QuEra pioneers cutting-edge photonic chips for integration into neutral-atom quantum computers. QuEra Computing Inc. seeks a Photonics Data Engineer Intern to develop an AI-powered data infrastructure that supports our design, fabrication, and testing workflows. You'll develop tools that transform raw measurement and metrology data into actionable insights, directly informing how we design better photonic chips faster for large-scale neutral atom quantum computers.

Responsibilities

  • AI-powered Data Infrastructure: Develop an AI-powered data management infrastructure for photonic integrated circuit (PIC) design, fabrication, and testing workflows.
  • Automation and Tooling: Write Python functions and utilities to automate data ingestion, cleaning, and organization across multiple data sources.
  • Performance Analysis Pipelines: Build analysis pipelines to extract key device performance metrics (e.g., insertion loss, extinction ratio, bandwidth, yield).  Analyze fabrication metrology datasets from multiple foundries and correlate findings with device performance to identify process-performance relationships.
  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Work with other photonics engineers to define data schemas and best practices for reproducible design and testing workflows.
  • Documentation: Document data infrastructure and analysis workflows for long-term team use.

Qualifications

  • Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related discipline.
  • Strong proficiency in Python programming, with hands-on experience using AI and data science libraries including PyTorch, NumPy, SciPy, and Pandas, and familiarity with workflow automation tools.
  • Working knowledge of data storage formats, database design principles, and data analysis and visualization frameworks.
  • Proven track record of leveraging Python and AI tools to tackle challenging problems in science and physics.
  • Strong analytical mindset with exceptional problem-solving capabilities.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
  • Clear evidence of self-motivation and the ability to drive independent projects to completion.
  • While a deep background in quantum physics is not a prerequisite, a solid understanding of computer science and mathematics in the context of physical simulation and experimental analysis is required.

On-site internship. There is no relocation offered for this role.

QuEra is committed to cultivating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We highly value diversity in our current and future employees and do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Key Skills
PythonPyTorchNumPySciPyPandasAIData ScienceDatabase DesignData VisualizationData IngestionPerformance AnalysisPhotonic Integrated Circuits
Categories
Data & AnalyticsEngineeringScience & ResearchTechnologySoftware