PhD AMO Theory Intern
Posted on 9/13/2025
Quantinuum
Compensation Overview
$41 - $54/hr
Broomfield, CO, USA
In Person
For candidates located outside of this state, this role will include a housing stipend of up to $1000/month.
Salary Range: 41 to 54 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-hour-wage)
We are seeking a PhD AMO Theory Intern in our Broomfield, CO Location.
Key Responsibilities:
- Apply previous experience in research to help develop quantum computers using trapped ions as qubits.
- Responsible for working in a research environment to analyze quantum computing operations, such as gates, measurement, and cooling.
- Analyze the performance of a variety of quantum computing architectures.
- Present scientific results at meetings or in publications
YOU MUST HAVE:
- Currently enrolled in a PhD program
- Graduating on/after 2026
- Due to Contractual requirements, must be a U.S. Person. defined as, U.S. citizen permanent resident or green card holder, workers granted asylum or refugee status
- Due to national security requirements imposed by the U.S. Government, candidates for this position must not be a People's Republic of China national or Russian national unless the candidate is also a U.S. citizen.
WE VALUE:
- 2+ years' experience (PhD inclusive) involving one or more of the following areas: atomic physics, quantum benchmarking, quantum information, quantum computing strongly preferred.
- Experience performing simulation and modeling to inform experiments
- Experience with constructing quantum circuits
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, with published results within their field of research
What is in it for you?
· For candidates located outside of this state, this role will include a housing stipend of up to $1000/month
· A competitive market rate and innovative, game-changing work
· Flexible work schedule
· Employee discounts
About Us:
Quantinuum is the world’s largest integrated quantum company, driving breakthroughs in materials discovery, cybersecurity, and next-generation quantum AI. With a team of more than 600 employees, including more than 420 of them being scientists and engineers, we are leading the worldwide quantum computing revolution.
By uniting best-in-class software with high-fidelity hardware, our integrated full-stack approach is accelerating the path to practical quantum computing and scaling its impact across multiple industries.
As we celebrate the International Year of Quantum, there has never been a more exciting time to be part of this rapidly evolving field. By joining Quantinuum, you’ll be at the forefront of this transformative revolution, shaping the future of quantum computing, pushing the limits of technology, and making the impossible possible.
Visit our news pages to learn more about Quantinuum and our scientific breakthroughs and achievements: https://www.quantinuum.com/news
Please note that employment with us is subject to successfully passing our pre-employment screening checks. We are an inclusive equal opportunity employer. You will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal
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