Quantum Computing Intern

Job Details:

Job Description: 

Intel's Quantum Computing Group is pioneering the development of silicon-based quantum processors, leveraging Intel's decades of semiconductor expertise to build scalable quantum systems. Our team focuses on spin qubit technology in silicon quantum dots, combining cutting-edge physics with Intel's manufacturing capabilities to create commercially viable quantum computers. We collaborate across Intel's research divisions and with leading academic institutions to advance the field of quantum computing.

Intel's Quantum Computing team is seeking a PhD-level Quantum Computing Intern to characterize silicon spin qubits at millikelvin temperatures.  You'll work hands-on with dilution refrigerators to perform electrical measurements and quantum circuit computations, helping to advance Intel's silicon quantum dot technology. The ideal candidate combines deep expertise in qubit measurement with an innovative mindset and passion for pushing the boundaries of quantum processor development.

In this role, you'll independently design experiments, analyze quantum device performance, and collaborate across teams to accelerate Intel's quantum computing roadmap. We're looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced research environment and can adapt to evolving program needs while maintaining focus on breakthrough results.

The Quantum Computing Intern responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Propose and execute innovative ideas to accelerate Intel's quantum program.• Study spin qubits in silicon.
• Design and implement experiments.
• Hands-on device electrical measurements.
• Analyze data and develop predictive device models.
• Develop efficient device testing and verification methods.
• Use dilution refrigerators.
• Efficiently communicate and collaborate with other groups to determine and validate success criteria.
• Independent design and follow-through of unique, enabling ideas are key expectations for this role.
• Collaboration with external research groups and vendor programs.
• Keep up to date with the latest developments in quantum computing technology.

Behavioral traits we look for and required for this position:

• Excellent communication skills.
• Keen experimental insight with the ability to devise and focus on key experiments.
• Highly motivated and excited by self-directed, hands-on work.
• Creativity and flexibility to thrive under changing priorities.

Qualifications:

Minimum qualifications are required to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

Minimum requirements:

• Must be pursuing a Ph.D. degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Cryogenic Engineering, Quantum Information, Quantum Technologies, or Quantum Engineering.
• Experience in electrical measurement of semiconductor qubit or quantum devices
• Experience in one or more of the following: Tuning quantum dots to the few electron regime, measuring quantum dot threshold voltages, charge noise, noise spectroscopy, valley splitting; qubit readout, spin state readout, measuring fidelity, spin resonance, coherence time, relaxation, T1, T2, Rabi, Ramsey, CPMG, Hahn Echo, Pauli Spin Blockade, spin orbit, quantum gates, or Bell State, GHZ, tomography, or algorithms.
• Experience with dilution refrigerators or other cryogenic systems.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with the electrical measurements of spin qubits, singlet-triplet qubits, exchange only qubits, semiconductor qubits, and/or quantum well heterostructures, preferably in silicon, Si/SiGe or Ge/SiGe.
• Measuring devices at cryogenic temperatures including mK - to 4 K.
• Experience in programming, software, or driver development, preferably with Python.
• 1st author publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Experience with quantum error correction or characterization protocols.

Working Model:

• This role will be hybrid at our Ronler Acres site, with up to 1 day per week working off-site.
• This is a 3-to-4-month internship duration.

Requirements listed would be obtained through a combination of industry relevant job experience, internship experiences and or schoolwork/classes/research.

Job Type:

Student / Intern

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location: 

US, Oregon, Hillsboro

Additional Locations:

Business group:

Intel Foundry strives to make every facet of semiconductor manufacturing state-of-the-art while delighting our customers -- from delivering cutting-edge silicon process and packaging technology leadership for the AI era, enabling our customers to design leadership products, global manufacturing scale and supply chain, through the continuous yield improvements to advanced packaging all the way to final test and assembly. We ensure our foundry customers' products receive our utmost focus in terms of service, technology enablement and capacity commitments. Employees in the Foundry Technology Manufacturing are part of a worldwide factory network that designs, develops, manufactures, and assembly/test packages the compute devices to improve the lives of every person on Earth.

Posting Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Position of Trust

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Benefits

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel.

Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $99,700.00-134,800.00 USDThe range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Our standard internship rates are based on your degree, location, and the job role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location and job role during the hiring process.

Work Model for this Role

This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

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