Research Research Intern - Next Generation Systems (3 months) Dublin, IE

International Business Machines Corporation; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 20,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

3-month internship

Job summary

IBM Ireland Limited invites applications for a Research Intern - Next Generation Systems (3 months) in Dublin. The role focuses on quantum optimization, AI acceleration, and hybrid quantum-classical workflows across near-term devices and future hardware.

Candidates should be pursuing a Master’s or PhD with strong Python and software engineering skills, and experience in quantum computing, optimization, or generative AI. Hybrid work arrangement offered in Ireland.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master's candidates in computer science, physics, applied mathematics, or related disciplines.
• Experience in two or more of: quantum computing (e.g., Qiskit), mathematical optimization (e.g., MIP, QUBO), generative AI / LLM agents, and distributed cloud systems.
• Strong Python and software engineering skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop methods for efficiently determining the optimal solver (quantum, classical, AI or hybrid) for complex optimization problems.
• Design, benchmark, and evaluate agentic AI systems to help users harness quantum optimization algorithms.
• Co-design of hybrid quantum-classical optimization algorithms and the quantum platform to support novel workloads.

Skills

Quantum computing

Generative AI

Optimization

Education

Master's or PhD in a relevant field

Tools

Qiskit

Python

Job description

## Research Intern - Next Generation Systems (3 months)Dublin, Dublin, IrelandInternship* Email* X* LinkedInApply nowIntroductionAt IBM Research, we are the innovation engine of IBM. Exploring whatâ€TMs next in computing and shaping the technologies the world will rely on tomorrow. From advancing AI and hybrid cloud to pioneering practical quantum computing, we anticipate challenges and unlock new opportunities for clients, partners, and society. Working in Research means joining a team that accelerates discovery at the intersection of high-performance computing, AI, quantum, and cloud. Youâ€TMll collaborate with leading scientists, engineers, and visionaries to push boundaries and turn ideas into reality. With a culture built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration, IBM Research offers the opportunity to grow your career while contributing to breakthroughs that transform industries and change the world.Your role and responsibilitiesAs quantum computing and AI continue to evolve rapidly, a critical frontier is discovering and implementing quantum and hybrid quantum-classical algorithms that significantly outperform their best classical analogues.This internship focuses on the intersection of quantum optimization algorithms, artificial intelligence, and systems engineering, targeting both near-term devices and future fault-tolerant hardware. We are exploring how AI can accelerate algorithmic development, automate complex experimentation, and help users harness the full power of quantum computing for optimization.We invite applications from candidates interested in the areas like the following:• Developing methods for efficiently determining the optimal solver (quantum, classical, AI or hybrid) for complex mathematical optimization problems.• Designing, benchmarking, and evaluating agentic AI systems to help users and researchers harness quantum optimization algorithms.• Co-design of hybrid quantum-classical optimization algorithms and the quantum platform to efficiently support novel workloadsThis work sits at the cutting edge of quantum computing, agentic applications, and system design, offering the intern a unique opportunity to contribute to advancing the robustness, efficiency, and scalability of next-generation quantum-classical workflows.Required educationMaster's DegreePreferred educationDoctorate DegreeRequired technical and professional expertise• PhD or Master's candidates in computer science, physics, applied mathematics, or related disciplines.• Experience in two or more of: quantum computing (e.g., Qiskit), mathematical optimization (e.g., MIP, QUBO), generative AI / LLM agents, and distributed cloud systems.• Strong Python and software engineering skills .### ABOUT BUSINESS UNITIBM Research is the organic growth engine of IBM and an innovation engine for our customers and partners. As part of this mission, IBM Research anticipates and examines 'What's Next in Computing' to ultimately create and integrate the technologies the world relies upon to solve big challenges and unlock new opportunities. We create and pioneer new markets for IBM, our partners and customers as exemplified in our ongoing quest to reach practical and large-scale quantum computing. Across IBM Research, we realize the power and potential to accelerate discovery with our partners and clients by combining the power of high performance computing, AI, and Quantum, all integrated through the hybrid cloud.### YOUR LIFE @ IBMIn a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better.Being an IBMer means you’ll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you’ll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do.Are you ready to be an IBMer?### ABOUT IBMIBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we’re also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 500 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it’s time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.IBM is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by the applicable law. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.### OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILSFor additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application.Job TitleResearch Intern - Next Generation Systems (3 months)Job ID136816City / Township / VillageDublinState / ProvinceDublinCountryIrelandWork arrangementHybridArea of workResearchEmployment typeIntern (Fixed Term)Position typeInternshipTravel requiredNo TravelCompany(0066) IBM Ireland LimitedShiftEveningIs this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?No