Quantum Computing Applications Research Intern

Introduction

IBM Research is at the forefront of technology, inventing the future of computing. Joining IBM Research means engaging in big, urgent, and mind-bending work that shapes generations.

About IBM and the Role

At IBM, you will be positioned at the heart of innovation across Research, Software, and Infrastructure. As a Quantum Computing Applications Research Intern, you will contribute to solving real-world problems and experience growth in a culture of discovery.

Your Role And Responsibilities

• Identify feasible quantum algorithms and relevant application areas.
• Benchmark classical algorithms to compare with quantum solutions.
• Evaluate resource requirements for different problem parameters.
• Implement and test near-term algorithms on current quantum processors.
• Develop new capabilities for advantage-scale quantum experiments.
• Research and apply compiler optimizations for quantum circuits.

Preferred Education

Master's Degree preferred.

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science or related field.
• Experience with quantum algorithm design and analysis.
• Familiarity with scientific computing languages such as Python.

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

• Knowledge of high-performance computing languages like Rust or C++.
• Experience in large-scale software engineering projects.
• Familiarity with error mitigation and quantum control techniques.
• Experience using quantum computing frameworks such as Qiskit or Cirq.

Key skills/competency

• Quantum Computing
• Quantum Algorithms
• Benchmarking
• Compiler Optimizations
• Python
• Rust
• C++
• Qiskit
• Cirq
• Research