Rigetti Computing

2026 Internship Project: Software Engineering, Computer Vision & Automation

Rigetti Computing • US
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Rigetti is seeking a motivated student (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in CS, SWE, or related field) to develop a production-oriented, on-premise data automation and computer vision solution. This is an applied engineering role focused on building operational systems intended for future production integration rather than academic research.

The intern will develop a Python backend to process structured inspection data and apply image classification, design a retrainable model workflow, and contribute to a lightweight web UI for reviewing results. The intern will work closely with Defect Metrology and Software Engineering teams to ensure domain accuracy and production-quality implementation. This role is ideal for students pursuing industry careers in software engineering, machine learning engineering, or applied AI.

Educational Value
Gain hands-on experience building a production-oriented computer vision system in an industrial environment. The internship provides exposure to backend automation, machine learning integration, retraining workflows, and lightweight full-stack development. Skills developed align directly with industry roles in Software Engineering, Machine Learning Engineering, and Applied AI.



Key Responsibilities

Backend / Data Processing

  • Develop Python automation for structured file processing (CSV/Excel)
  • Implement robust filesystem logic and idempotent processing
  • Design outputs suitable for production integration
  • Add logging, configuration management, and documentation
  • Computer Vision

  • Implement, integrate, and validate an on-prem image classification model
  • Design a retraining workflow to incorporate new labeled data
  • Support model evaluation, performance analysis, and versioning
  • Front-End UI

  • Contribute to a lightweight web UI (TypeScript, HTML, CSS)
  • Display and filter structured inspection results and images
  • Support workflow for review and retraining selection
  • Required Qualifications

  • Pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in CS, SWE, or related field
  • Strong Python skills
  • Experience working with structured data and filesystems
  • Solid software engineering fundamentals
  • Ability to independently manage a scoped 12-week engineering project
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Coursework or experience in computer vision or image classification
  • Familiarity with ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, etc.)
  • Experience with TypeScript, HTML, CSS
  • Interest in applied, production-oriented machine learning systems