Quantum Software Intern - Backend Execution Environment for Quantum Workloads - 2027 (f/m/x)

Introduction

We're looking for an intern to join a team of experienced backend software engineers to help shape the execution environment that powers quantum workloads today. Depending on shorter-term project needs as well as your interest and skill profile, we will pick a suitable internship project in your first week.

Your Role And Responsibilities

You can expect to contribute to one of the areas below:

• extending and improving our local developer experience posture around coding agent sandboxing & harness engineering
• improving performance and scalability
• simplifying and modernizing backend architectures
• enhancing observability and reliability

Preferred Education

Master's Degree

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

Hands-on experience with at least one programming language (e.g. Rust, Python, or Go)

Basic knowledge of Docker and containerized environments

Good command of English, both written and spoken (B2 level or higher)

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

Experience with agent sandboxing technologies, such as NVIDIA OpenShell or Docker Sandbox

Familiarity with coding agent frameworks and harnesses, including OpenCode and Pi

Hands-on experience with Kubernetes environments (K3s, Minikube)

Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automation practices

Experience with Bazel build systems

Understanding of event-driven architectures

Experience implementing observability solutions using OpenTelemetry

Knowledge of distributed systems concepts and architectures

German language proficiency at B1 level or higher