Quantum Optimization Intern - Hybrid Research (Zurich)

International Business Machines Corporation; Zürich; Hybrid; CHF 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM Research Europe - Zurich invites applications for a research internship focusing on novel quantum algorithms for optimization. The role blends quantum and classical computing with AI to pursue quantum advantage on real-world problems.

The internship targets candidates with a Master’s degree in physics, CS, math, or related fields and experience in quantum programming, publications, or open-source work. Hybrid work and summer-start flexibility are offered.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a technical field and research track record is preferred.
• Experience with quantum programming frameworks such as Qiskit is required or highly beneficial.
• Background in quantum information theory, quantum algorithms, optimization, ML/AI, or computational physics.
• Excellent communication skills in English and ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze quantum optimization algorithms, both theoretically and empirically.
• Test algorithms on IBM Quantum hardware and simulate performance.
• Explore integration of quantum computing with AI and classical HPC resources.
• Help chart the path toward quantum advantage for real-world problems.

Skills

Quantum programming

English communication

Independent work

Teamwork

Education

Master's Degree

Tools

Qiskit

Job description

IBM Research Europe - Zurich invites applications for a research internship focusing on novel quantum algorithms for optimization. The role blends quantum and classical computing with AI to pursue quantum advantage on real-world problems.

The internship targets candidates with a Master’s degree in physics, CS, math, or related fields and experience in quantum programming, publications, or open-source work. Hybrid work and summer-start flexibility are offered.