Research Internship - Quantum Computing | Qubitera, Cambridge

Qubitera is offering research internships for exceptional students interested in quantum computing. We're a seed-stage quantum software company based in central Cambridge.

Our founding team built the compiler infrastructure behind one of the world's leading quantum platforms. Now, we're building the next layer: practical quantum applications across science, optimisation, and finance.

What you'd work on (depending on your background):

Implementing and benchmarking quantum algorithms on real quantum backends → Circuit design and optimisation, reducing gate count and noise sensitivity → Contributing to applied use cases in financial optimisation, climate simulation, or certifiable quantum randomness → Writing and testing code across quantum SDKs (Qiskit, Cirq, Pennylane) → Supporting the full product development lifecycle from research through to working software

What we're looking for:

Currently pursuing (or recently completed) an MSc or PhD in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or a related field → Comfortable coding in Python (essential) → Interest in quantum computing — prior experience with quantum frameworks is a plus, but not required → Curiosity, initiative, and a preference for building over theorising

What you'll get:

Direct mentorship from a world-leading quantum computing pioneer and an experienced research team → Exposure to production-oriented quantum software, not just paper results → Ownership of real work in a small team where your contribution is immediately visible → A collaborative, relaxed, and sociable working environment in central Cambridge

We're a small team, which means interns don't get sidelined — you'll be working on the same problems as everyone else. If you're studying quantum computing (or adjacent fields) and want to see how research translates into real products, this is the opportunity.

Send a short note about what excites you in quantum computing, along with your CV, to → recruitment@qubitera.io with the subject line: Internship #Internship #QuantumComputing #Cambridge #DeepTech #STEM #GraduateJobs #QuantumAlgorithms