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Staff Research Scientist, Intern - PhD Quantum

US - Foster City, CA💼 Internship💰 $66–$66🗓 2026-09-17 → 2026-09-26

Core

12-week immersive research internship focusing on quantum computing and information technologies to advance payments security, fraud detection, and data analytics.

Role type

Staff Research Scientist, Intern (PhD)

Builds

Quantum algorithms, quantum machine learning, optimization, and cryptography solutions for global payments.

Domain

Quantum Computing / Financial Technology

Deliverable

research

Required skills

Quantum algorithms, applied quantum physics, quantum machine learning, optimization, quantum security, object-oriented programming (Python, C++, Java), complex problem solving

Preferred skills

Publications, patents, or conference presentations in quantum research

Technologies

Generative AI tools (ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot)

Responsibilities

Conduct applied and fundamental research in quantum computing; collaborate with technology teams, business partners, and academics; tackle challenges in fraud detection and risk modeling; present project achievements to leadership.

Seniority

Intern (PhD candidate)

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