QuEra Computing, Inc.
Technology
Internship-PhotonicsDesign
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“Internship - Photonics Design at QuEra Computing, Inc.. Skills: Photonics Design, AI-driven design, PIC development. Explore AI-driven photonics design pipelines. Build AI-driven photonics design pipelines”
What You'll Achieve.
Accelerate component design; Improve yield; Improve process robustness
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving; Analytical skills
On-site internship
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Degree in computer science, physics, mathematics, or related field, Python programming skills, AI tools programming skills, PIC development tools proficiency, Advanced optimization algorithms proficiency, PIC fundamental physics understanding, Foundry processes understanding, Design of Experiments experience, Design for Manufacturing experience, Problem-solving skills, Analytical skills, Communication skills, Teamwork skills, Evidence of independent work
Nice to Have
Recently completed degree
What You'll Do.
Explore AI-driven photonics design pipelines
Build AI-driven photonics design pipelines
Incorporate DoE principles into PIC design
Incorporate DfM principles into PIC design
Partner with photonics engineers
Partner with systems teams
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Photonics engineers; Systems teams
Full Job Description
About QuEra Computing, Inc. QuEra Computing is building the world’s most powerful neutral-atom quantum computers. Our systems are designed to scale and enable groundbreaking advances in science and technology. We collaborate closely with leading academic and industry partners to push the boundaries of quantum computing, error correction, and fault tolerance. Summary The Photonics team at QuEra pioneers cutting-edge photonic chips for integration into neutral-atom quantum computers. QuEra Computing Inc. seeks a Photonic Engineer Intern to help build the AI-driven design pipelines that will accelerate next-generation PIC development. You will explore state-of-the-art optimization workflows, directly improving how quickly our engineers can iterate and tape out novel photonic components for large-scale neutral-atom quantum computers. Responsibilities AI-Powered Photonics Design: Explore and build AI-driven photonics design and optimization pipelines to accelerate the component design. Design for Manufacturing: Incorporate Design of Experiments (DoE) and Design for Manufacturing (DfM) principles into PIC design to improve yield and process robustness across multiple foundries. Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with photonics engineers and systems teams to align PIC designs with the requirements of neutral-atom quantum computer integration. Qualifications Pursuing or recently completed a degree in computer science, physics, mathematics, or a related field. Strong programming skills in using Python and AI tools. Proficient with PIC development tools and advanced optimization algorithms for PIC design. Strong understanding of PIC fundamental physics and foundry processes. Experience incorporating Design of Experiments (DoE) and Design for Manufacturing (DfM) into PIC design. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Strong communication and teamwork skills. Strong evidence of independent work. On-site internship. There is no relocation offered for this role. Qu
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