2026 Internship Project: Quantum Simulation

Berkeley, CA or Fremont, US

Posted on Feb 25, 2026

InternshipInternshipHybridSystems & Services

Job Description

Rigetti Computing is building the world’s most powerful computers to solve humanity’s most pressing problems. We believe this technology will fundamentally change the world for the better and will affect nearly every industry over the coming decades. Rigetti Computing is leading this change by developing and demonstrating quantum computing applications in quantum optimization, quantum machine learning, and quantum simulation.

About the internship

As an intern, you will work alongside quantum researchers to develop and implement a quantum many-body simulation aimed at solving classically intractable problems and answering fundamental questions about quantum system dynamics. In the context of contemporary noisy quantum computers, you will co-design experiments specifically tailored to extract maximum performance from Rigetti's hardware. Using numerical simulation tools, you will define the crossover regime where classical emulation falters as problem size increases, but experimental quantum performance is challenged by noise. You will execute experiments on Rigetti's QPUs and benchmark the results against defined targets to help identify the threshold for quantum advantage. This role offers a unique opportunity to conduct high-impact research in an industrial R&D environment, working on a cross-functional project that involves Applications and Quantum Engineering staff.

The internship should last a minimum of 3 months over the summer of 2026, with flexible start and end dates. Although the mentors will be remote, there is flexibility to work remotely or in Rigetti’s office in Berkeley, CA.

About Rigetti Computing

Rigetti Computing is a leading quantum computing company that was founded in 2013. The company specializes in developing and delivering integrated quantum computing systems and services to help solve complex problems across various industries. Rigetti's cutting-edge technology is at the forefront of the quantum computing revolution, offering scalable solutions that pave the way for advancements in research, machine learning, and computational simulations.

Job overview

Employment type

Internship

Experience level

Internship

Work type

Hybrid

Department

Systems & Services

Posted

on Feb 25, 2026

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Financials

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public

Annual Revenue

Market Cap

$2.8B+

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