Fast-track your career in quantum

If you're a student looking to build your career in quantum — join us in May 2026 for our 16-week paid summer internship program in Toronto. Gain practical experience, create a professional network and work alongside our world-class team on projects spanning research, software and education. The program kicks off with a quantum bootcamp to set you up for success.

Applications are currently closed.

Residency Groups

Research

Work on fundamental topics in quantum algorithms, quantum machine learning, and quantum error correction.

Software

Build cutting-edge quantum software tools that are used by thousands of researchers worldwide.

Education

Create high-quality educational content to help train the next generation of quantum scientists.

Hear from our previous residents

"This program offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in one of the best environments for anyone working in quantum computing, with the added bonus of being in lively Toronto. The experiences and memories you'll create here will leave you with just one reaction when you look back: Oh wow!"

Jorge Martinez de Lejarza, PhD Student | Education Intern

"Sometimes there are experiences and events that change your perspective and alter the course of your life, the residency at Xanadu has definitely been such an experience. I would strongly recommend."

Praveen Jayakumar, PhD Student | Research Intern

"A great way to meet highly motivated, intelligent, and ambitious individuals working in the field of quantum computing while also being exposed to the highest level of research."

Francesco Ghisoni, PhD student | Research Intern

"This programme offered me the unique opportunity to work at a quantum start-up during my studies and it has been incredible. Xanadu has a culture of equality, and the people are welcoming, kind and supportive, allowing you to learn and thrive every day."

Joost Bus, MSc student | Research Intern

"I would unhesitatingly recommend the residency program. It was a great way to meet other young quantum mechanics, get exposure to the quantum computing ecosystem, and learn from some of the best in the business. Plus it was a heap of fun!"

David Wakeham, PhD student | Software Intern

"Working with experts at the forefront of useful quantum computing was such a valuable experience. And the culture at Xanadu is so positive and inclusive, I really think it's unique. I got to take something I was passionate about and apply it."

A. Lowe, Masters student | Research Intern

"Xanadu was an incredible experience that helped me grow into an active and contributing member of the quantum open source software community. The team was very supportive and professional. The work was extremely interesting. I can't recommend it enough!"

Marcus Edwards, PhD student | Software Intern

"The residency was a fantastic experience of getting to learn from and work with so many intelligent and supportive people. I loved getting to meet and form friendships with researchers from all around the world. It was an interesting change of pace from foundational/abstract academic research to contribute towards the concrete and Herculean task of developing the world's first useful fault-tolerant quantum computer. I can't recommend it enough to students with an interest in the field."

Rio Weil, MSc student | Research Intern

"The overall experience in the program was excellent. I could deep dive into the state of the art research of the photonic quantum computing with great researchers. Perhaps more importantly or not, I felt Toronto had a culture that accepted anyone in the world."

Ryosuke Noro, PhD student | Research Intern

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