{"id":927256,"url":"https://alion.io/job/rigetti-computing-research-intern-scalable-fabrication-of-superconducting-quantum-devices","title":"Research Intern: Scalable Fabrication of Superconducting Quantum Devices","company":{"id":8970,"name":"Rigetti Computing","domain":"rigetti.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/rigetti-computing","size_band":"51-200","is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"ats_vendor":"Lever","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":75,"open_postings":3,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":1,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":null,"computed_at":"2026-09-24T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"Early Careers","role_family":"Early Careers","seniority":"intern","employment_type":"internship","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Berkeley, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":35,"max":50,"currency":"USD","period":"hour","gross":null,"usd_annual":100000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"KLayout","optional":false},{"name":"Tanner L-Edit","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-14T22:27:49Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-14","last_verified_at":"2026-09-24T12:11:22Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":9,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":9},"description":"Rigetti is seeking a motivated research intern to support superconducting qubit fabrication at Mevell NanoLab cleanroom at UC Berkeley. The intern will work closely with scientists and engineers on the design and fabrication of superconducting qubits, with an emphasis on scalable nanofabrication processes and device development. Fabricated devices will be measured and compared at Rigetti to inform process development.\nWhat You'll Learn\nThe intern will gain hands-on experience in the complete fabrication workflow for superconducting quantum circuits, including device layout, nanofabrication, microscopy, and process optimization. They will work alongside experienced researchers developing scalable fabrication technologies for quantum integrated circuits and contribute directly to advancing superconducting quantum hardware.\nResponsibilities\nFabricate superconducting qubits and Josephson tunnel junctions in a cleanroom environment. This includes:\n\nPrepare, edit, and verify CAD layout files.\n\nDevelop and optimize lithography processes.\n\nOperate and assist with plasma etching processes (ICP/RIE).\n\nElectrical and structural characterization of fabricated structures.\n\nAnalyze fabrication data to identify process trends and improve yield and uniformity.\n\nDocument experimental procedures, process results, and design iterations.\n\nCollaborate with scientists and process engineers to improve the scalability and reproducibility of superconducting qubit fabrication.\n\nRequired Qualifications\nHands-on experience working in a semiconductor or nanofabrication cleanroom.\n\nDemonstrated experience with one or more lithography techniques, including photolithography or electron-beam lithography.\n\nDemonstrated experience with dry etching techniques such as ICP and RIE.\n\nFluent in one or more CAD layouts using GDSII-based tools (e.g., KLayout, LayoutEditor, Cadence, L-Edit, or similar).\n\nStrong experimental skills and attention to detail.\n\nAbility to work independently while collaborating effectively in a fast-paced research environment.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\nCurrent or past membership with Marvell Nanolab cleanroom at UC Berkeley.\n\nExperience with AlOx Josephson junctions.\n\nTraining in electrical engineering, materials science, physics, or related fields.","description_format":"text","description_chars":2274,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":null,"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":[],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Science & Engineering","Quantum Science & Computing","Quantum Computing Hardware"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-15T08:26:49Z"}],"liveness":{"score":77,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.769,"p_room":1,"age_days":9,"expected_fill_days":60,"reasons":["conf:2","win:early","comp:junior"],"computed_at":"2026-09-24T05:45:00Z"},"pay":{"stated_usd_annual":100000,"is_top_pay":true},"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/rigetti-computing-research-intern-scalable-fabrication-of-superconducting-quantum-devices","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/rigetti-computing-research-intern-scalable-fabrication-of-superconducting-quantum-devices.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-09-24T13:30:29Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers"}}