Quantum Device Physics Intern - Energetics (H1/2027)

About Quandela

Quandela stands as a global leader in quantum computing, driven by groundbreaking technology and a strategic vision for scaling quantum solutions. The company’s unique ability to offer both hardware and software solutions, along with its commitment to build energy efficient datacenters and scalability, positions it to play a key role in the next wave of innovation, and in many strategic and sovereign industrial sectors.

Join Us at the Forefront of Quantum Computing Innovation

Description of the Team/Project

The Device Physics team works on the development and optimisation of quantum computing architectures, including the Spin-Photon Optical Quantum Computing (SPOQC) architecture.

We are looking for a motivated intern to investigate the energy cost of quantum operations within the SPOQC architecture. The internship will focus on analysing the trade-off between the computational performance and energy consumption, using recently developed models of the architecture's energetics and noise. The results will be applied to simple quantum algorithms and computational tasks to explore the potential emergence of a quantum energy advantage.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Participate in Device Physics group meetings and meet regularly with supervisors.
• Develop an understanding of existing methods for calculating the energy cost of quantum computing in the spin-optical architecture.
• Develop numerical simulations and analytical descriptions of the energy costs associated with qubit operations.
• Apply the developed models to simple quantum algorithms and computational tasks to investigate the potential emergence of quantum energy advantage.

Requirements

Education & Background

• Enrolled in a Master's program, or equivalent academic program, in either quantum physics or quantum information

Technical Skills

• Quantum physics, quantum information, quantum error correction or related fields; programming skills: Python

Soft Skills

• Work in a team

Languages

• Professional English

Benefits

• Swile Card (meal vouchers)

• 50% participation in transportation costs

• Possibility of remote work
• Internship Allowance between €1,200 and €1,400 per month

• 1,5 days off per month, cumulative

What we also offer

A challenging and innovative work environment at the heart of quantum computing.

A diverse and collaborative company culture.

Opportunities for professional growth and skill development.

At Quandela, we believe that the strength of our team is the plurality of experiences, perspectives, and journeys. We are committed to building a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment. All applications are welcome.