HPE Labs - Quantum Computing Research Associate (Intern)

  

This role has been designed as ‘’Onsite’ with an expectation that you will primarily work from an HPE office.

Job Description:

   

The HPE Quantum team at HPE Labs is developing new approaches for quantum computing, including integration with high performance computing. We are simultaneously solving research problems and creating structures for HPE’s business offerings in this area.

Our team is seeking summer interns to help advance our work in quantum computing, contributing across areas such as quantum algorithms, tensor networks, many‑body physics, and quantum software development. You will be at the forefront of efforts to turn quantum computing from a theoretical promise into a practical technology. Interns will work on developing new quantum algorithms and classical simulation techniques, improving methods for circuit decomposition and distributed quantum error correction, and building and extending software for quantum compilation, simulation, and hybrid high‑performance and quantum computing workflows. This work includes contributing to open‑source projects, shaping emerging standards and interfaces, and demonstrating our technologies through real applications.

We expect all our researchers (including interns and post-docs) to provide thought leadership and technical influence both internally and externally to HPE, as well as take innovative ideas and make them real – contributing along the full range from initial novel ideas to design, development, implementation, evaluation, and technology transfer. The ideal candidate can thrive in an applied research environment, balancing significant technical and scientific contributions with the ability to bring such contributions to practice through innovative solutions that address the needs of our customers and partners. We expect the successful candidate to collaborate with HPE Labs research teams as well as with external partners, and to work in alignment with HPE's broader innovation community.

You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team of engineers, researchers, and product managers. Together, our goal is to build usable, efficient, and innovative systems that combine quantum computing and high-performance computing. Join us to be a part of a team that shapes the future of quantum computing!

Role and Responsibilities

Focused on either quantum algorithms or quantum software (we have two separate positions).

Quantum Algorithms Research

• Quantum algorithms based on tensor networks for simulating 1D and 2D quantum many-body systems.

• Distributed strategies for quantum simulation (e.g., adaptive circuit knitting)

• Classical simulation algorithms based on matchgates, nonstabilizerness, etc.

• Efficient encodings for fermionic systems

• Fault-tolerant quantum simulation of Fermi-Hubbard models

• Distributed quantum error-correction

Software Development

• Develop software that supports Quantum Computing applications and HPC-QC system management through job management, scheduling, and workflow frameworks

• Contribute to software developed by others with bug reports, bug fixes, and other improvements

• Create software adapters that connect quantum computing software tools (compilers, SDKs, …) with quantum computing software produced by other groups using open standards where possible

• Assist in evaluating open-source and commercial software tools for inclusion in integrated HPC-QC programming and operational software

• Assist other software developers on the team with code reviews

• Implement and improve software prototypes to support research efforts

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Pursuing PhD in quantum many-body physics, quantum chemistry, quantum computing or related fields. For software positions, pursuing a graduate degree in CS or a related field.

• Proficiency in Python and C/C++

• Familiarity with quantum computing packages e.g. Cirq, Qiskit and/or quantum simulation

• Familiarity with quantum algorithms

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of computational physics, statistical physics, many-body physics simulations, or quantum computing

• Experience with quantum compiler or non-quantum compiler development

• Programming experience in high-performance computing (HPC) environments.

• Experience with cloud computing platforms, GPU computing, or FPGA computing

• Experience with performance debugging and tuning

• Experience with quantum computing SDKs (e.g., Qiskit, CUDA-Q, TensorFlow Quantum, Pennylane)

• Experience with AI/ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch).

• Experience developing client/server software with TCP/IP or UDP

• Experience with Agile development methodologies

Accountability, Accountability, Action Planning, Active Learning, Active Listening, Bias, Business, Calendar Management, Coaching, Computer Literacy, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Design Thinking, Empathy, Follow-Through, Group Problem Solving, Growth Mindset, Intellectual Curiosity (Inactive), Long Term Planning, Managing Ambiguity, Office Administration, Policy and procedures, Recordkeeping, Risk Assessment, Software Development {+ 5 more}

Health & Wellbeing

We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development

We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Unconditional Inclusion

We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

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The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level.
– United States of America: Annual Salary USD 90,002 - 193,752 in California
The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered.

Information about employee benefits offered in the US can be found at https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is EEO Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities.

   

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