2026 Internship Project: Quantum Hardware Characterization (Software)

Rigetti Computing

📍 Fremont, California, United States

Intern Engineers Posted March 03, 2026

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated undergraduate intern to support software development for the characterization of advanced microwave amplifiers used in next-generation quantum systems.The intern will migrate and standardize measurement scripts into the company’s software stack, working closely with hardware and software engineers.This role provides hands-on exposure to microwave measurement systems, applied physics concepts in quantum sensing, hardware–software integration, and production-level engineering workflows. The completed migration will directly support scalable quantum architectures by enabling more robust and maintainable measurement infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

  • Migrate and refactor legacy characterization scripts into the company’s software stack
  • Support measurement workflows for microwave amplifier testing
  • Key Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science...