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Quantum Researcher PhD Intern

  • Full Time Internship
  • San Jose, CA
  • Applications have closed

Website Cisco

What You’ll Do  

Internships at Cisco Quantum Research provide an excellent opportunity to work on groundbreaking research in different areas of quantum information and to connect with a network of world-class research groups. As part of the team, you contribute to research projects on quantum computing and network, develop working prototypes of systems, and publish papers in conferences and journals.
Who You’ll Work With  

Cisco Quantum Research, part of Emerging Technologies and Incubation (ET&I) Group, is passionate about identifying breakthrough emerging solutions that build new markets and businesses for Cisco. ET&I incubates these new opportunities in partnership with our business groups, partners and other startups. The team also continues progress through Cisco‡s significant work with standards bodies and manages research partnerships with leading-edge universities.
 Who You Are  

Our Requirements are:  
PhD student in physics, computer science or a relevant field
Research experience in quantum communication/cryptography, quantum computing, or quantum photonics.
A strong research track record demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations
Proficient in one or many of the following languages (Python, C++, Java)

*Please note this posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. This exact role may not be open today but could open in the near future. When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant position opens.

Why Cisco

#WeAreCisco, where each person is unique, but we bring our talents to work as a team and make a difference powering an inclusive future for all.

We embrace digital, and help our customers implement change in their digital businesses. Some may think we‡re “old” (39 years strong) and only about hardware, but we‡re also a software company. And a security company. We even invented an intuitive network that adapts, predicts, learns and protects. No other company can do what we do – you can‡t put us in a box!

But “Digital Transformation” is an empty buzz phrase without a culture that allows for innovation, creativity, and yes, even failure (if you learn from it.)

Day to day, we focus on the give and take. We give our best, give our egos a break, and give of ourselves (because giving back is built into our DNA.) We take accountability, bold steps, and take difference to heart. Because without diversity of thought and a dedication to equality for all, there is no moving forward.