Job Overview
Location
US, CA, Remote
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Data Science
Date Posted
May 20, 2026
Full Job Description
đź“‹ Description
- • As a Quantum Research Scientist Intern at NVIDIA, you will contribute to cutting-edge research in quantum error correction by developing automated pipelines that leverage AI and machine learning to discover high-performance quantum codes for realistic quantum systems.
- • Day to day, you will design and implement automated quantum error correcting code discovery protocols, integrate classical and bespoke machine learning methods to identify optimal code constructions, and evaluate fault-tolerant circuit performance using simulation tools while incorporating hardware constraints from physical quantum systems.
- • You will join NVIDIA’s quantum computing team, which builds accelerated platforms like cuQuantum, CUDA-Q, and Ising that empower researchers worldwide to simulate and scale quantum systems, working in a diverse, innovative environment focused on pushing the boundaries of AI and quantum computing.
- • This role offers the opportunity to gain deep expertise in quantum error correction, AI-driven scientific automation, GPU-accelerated quantum simulation, and advanced machine learning techniques, while contributing to publishable research and building skills that bridge quantum physics, computer science, and AI.
🎯 Requirements
- • Pursuing a Master’s or PhD in Physics, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- • Proficiency in Python and background in quantum computing fundamentals, especially superconducting qubits and circuit QED.
- • Familiarity with, or ability to quickly ramp up on, standard quantum superconducting qubit chip design software.
- • Exposure to electromagnetic simulation tools such as Ansys HFSS, Palace, or comparable solvers.
- • Good teamwork, communication, and documentation skills.
🏖️ Benefits
- • Competitive hourly internship pay ranging from 20 USD to 71 USD based on location, year in school, degree, and experience.
- • Eligibility for NVIDIA intern benefits, including access to health, wellness, and professional development resources.
- • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge NVIDIA quantum software platforms such as cuQuantum and CUDA-Q.
- • Access to NVIDIA’s inclusive, innovative culture and commitment to diversity and equal opportunity employment.
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About NVIDIA Corporation
NVIDIA Corporation designs and supplies graphics processing units, system-on-chips, and AI infrastructure hardware and software. Founded in 1993, the Santa Clara-based company serves gaming, data center, professional visualization, and automotive markets. Its products include GeForce GPUs, RTX graphics cards, Tesla and A100 accelerators, Jetson edge AI modules, and the CUDA parallel computing platform. NVIDIA also develops Omniverse for 3D simulation and collaborates on autonomous vehicle and robotics technologies.
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