Quantum Benchmarking Intern

Overview

How do you define quantum advantage? The Quantum Economic Development Consortium (QED-C®) is an international association managed by SRI with a mission to grow the quantum economy via community-building and collaboration. QED-C seeks an intern to assist in enhancing and implementing new application-oriented benchmark programs and techniques in a public open-source project. Several leading quantum computing companies are involved in the effort; the intern will interact with and learn from technical experts in the quantum industry. Learn more about QED-C at quantumconsortium.org

The intern will work a hybrid schedule if local to SRI's Arlington, VA office or work fully remotely if not local to the Arlington office.

Responsibilities

The intern will develop and implement algorithms to run on quantum computing simulators and on multiple quantum computing hardware systems. The intern will draft technical documentation, contribute to technical manuscripts, and regularly present their progress to the Standards & Performance Metrics Technical Advisory Committee.

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate or graduate students with a demonstrable interest in quantum technology

• Coursework or developer certification in quantum algorithms

• Expertise in at least one (preferably more) quantum programming environments such as Qiskit, Cirq, Braket, PennyLane, or Q#

• Experience implementing quantum algorithms on NISQ computers

• Proficient with Python and GitHub

• Experience with Jupyter Notebook, plotting libraries, cloud-based or containerized deployment of applications, and graphical user interfaces

• Strong written and verbal technical writing and presentation skills

Desired skills:

• Working knowledge of common quantum computing benchmarking methodologies

• Familiarity with existing quantum computing software repositories, e.g., on GitHub and particularly https://github.com/SRI-International/QC-App-Oriented-Benchmarks

• Demonstrated contributions to or leadership on a collaborative, open-source project

The salary range is: $20-$38/hr. Salary ranges will vary and are based on several factors, including geographic location, market competitiveness and equity amongst internal employees in similar roles. Positions may also qualify for SRI's Pay for Outstanding Performance program or the annual Performance Based Compensation program. SRI also has a competitive benefits package, to view details please go to https://www.sri.com/resources/benefits/. SRI will accept applications until the position is filled.

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Background Check

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EOE/AA

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Job Locations US-CA-Remote | US-VA-Arlington

ID 2026-6340

Category Internship

Position Type Temporary Full-Time

Worker Type Fully Remote