Summer Internship – Software Engineering (Quantum Education)
Location: New Haven, CT
Duration: 9.5 weeks (May 19, 2025 – August 23, 2025)
Compensation: $35/hr
We are seeking two Software Engineering Interns to join our team for an exciting summer project focused on quantum computing education. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of interactive tools that will help demystify quantum technologies for a broad audience.
About the Project
Our mission is to make quantum computing accessible to students and educators by creating an engaging, user-friendly web platform. This summer, you’ll help build:
- A frontend website that delivers interactive quantum computing lessons and visualizations.
- A backend quantum circuit simulator that supports hands-on experimentation and learning.
What You’ll Do
- Design and develop clean, responsive UI components for a quantum education platform.
- Implement APIs and core logic for a lightweight quantum circuit simulator.
- Collaborate with researchers and educators to translate complex concepts into intuitive tools.
- Contribute to code reviews, documentation, and testing practices.
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
- Experience with modern web/backend development (e.g., React, TypeScript, HTML/CSS, Python, Node.js, or similar).
- Familiarity with basic quantum circuits, quantum SDKs (e.g., Qiskit, Cirq), or educational content development.
- Interest in quantum computing and science communication.
What You’ll Gain
- Experience building real-world educational software.
- Exposure to cutting-edge research in quantum computing.
- Mentorship from a cross-disciplinary team of software engineers and quantum scientists.
- A chance to make a tangible impact in the quantum education space.
To Apply:
Send your resume, a brief statement of interest (100 words), and (optional) links to relevant projects or GitHub to yongshan.ding@yale.edu.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage early submission!
Monday, April 28, 2025