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Our paid internships are targeted towards talentedPhD-level researchers and Master’s studentswho would like to apply their research in an industry setting. Join us for a four-month programme over the summer of 2027!\nOur Team\nSince 2021 our team has been listed every year in the “Top 100 Startups worth watching” in the EE Times, and our technology breakthroughs have been featured in The Telegraph, BBC and the New Statesman. Our founders are internationally renowned researchers from UCL and Oxford University who have pioneered the development of qubits and quantum computing architectures. Our chairman is the co-founder of Cadence and Synopsys, the two leading companies in the area of Electronic Design Automation. We’re backed by a team of top-tier investors including Bosch Ventures, Porsche SE, Sony Innovation Fund, Oxford Sciences Innovations, INKEF Capital and Octopus Ventures, and we have so far raised over £62 million in equity and grant funding.\nWe bring together the brightest quantum engineers, integrated circuit (IC) engineers, quantum computing theoreticians and software engineers to create a unique, world-leading team, working together closely to maximise our combined expertise. Our collaborative and interdisciplinary culture is an ideal fit for anyone who thrives in a cutting-edge research and development environment focused on tackling big challenges and contributing to the development of scalable quantum computers based on silicon technology.\nOur team of 100+ is based across London, Oxford, San Sebastián and Sydney, with our primary hub in Islington (London).\nFunctions of the Role\nInterns will be embedded within the Quantum Theory team and will be assigned a supervisor to help guide progress.\nYou will contribute towards research and development within the following areas:\nApplications and algorithms\n\nQuantum error correction\n\nSilicon device modelling\n\nFault-tolerant architectures\n\nProjects will be tailored to your research interests and prior experience gained during your studies, but should align with at least one of the target areas. The internship programme also offers positions targeted at software development, with flexibility to work on a variety of projects across the main research areas. This is an exciting opportunity to help build towards a large-scale fault-tolerant quantum computer based upon semiconductor spin hardware.\nWhen: Typically 3-4 months (minimum 2 months) starting around May to July 2027, with flexibility for the intern's availability and preferences. Where: Interns are expected to be based in the UK during the program and should regularly visit our London office. Applications are accepted from across the world, with support provided for obtaining a visa if needed.\nHow do we apply?\nAs part of the application form, you’ll be prompted to select which of the four research areas you’d most like to work in. If you are interested in more than one area, please feel free to mention this in your cover letter.\nPlease submit a CV, alongside details of 2 referees. Provide a cover letter to detail why you want to work with Quantum Motion as well as describing your research interests and how they align with the Quantum Theory team.\n\nShort interview process\nIntroductory call with our hiring team (30 minutes, online)\n\nTechnical Interview with the relevant team (30 minutes, online or in-person if close to London)\n\nInternship Application Deadline: January 15th, 2027 at 18:00 GMT+0.\nNote that interviews will run on a rolling basis and positions may be filled sooner.\nExperience - Essentials\nWho: We are looking for applicants who are curious, proactive, adaptable and have a passion for quantum technologies. Interns will be pursuing (or have recently completed) a PhD-level degree that includes research in one of the target areas listed above. Projects are expected to deliver novel research, with deliverables including academic papers and new software.\nExperience - Desirable\nLooking for more early-career opportunities? 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