Pulse-Level Quantum Compiler Intern: Next-Gen Control

International Business Machines Corporation; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid sick time

Stock Purchase Plan

Family medical leave

Disability benefits

Job summary

IBM Quantum is seeking motivated students to learn about and develop the world’s first large-scale quantum computer. You will extend our pulse-level quantum compiler to support a next-generation logical qubit control system and work with distributed, real-time hardware targets.

Preferred candidates are pursuing higher degrees in related fields, with experience in Rust, Python, and compiler design. Collaboration with control systems, FPGA, and runtime teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with Rust and Python.
• Experience in compiler design/implementation, robotics or real-time control systems, or microwave/RF systems.
• Experience with Git, Linux, and command-line environments.

Responsibilities

• Extend and enhance our pulse-level quantum compiler for a next-generation logical qubit control system.
• Design and implement compiler passes and backend targets for a distributed, heterogeneous, hard-real-time microwave control system.
• Develop software and automation tools for testing and validating compiler correctness and real-time performance.
• Collaborate with control systems, FPGA, and runtime development teams to integrate compiler output with hardware targets.

Skills

Rust

Python

Git

Linux

Debugging

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

IBM Quantum is seeking motivated students to learn about and develop the world’s first large-scale quantum computer. You will extend our pulse-level quantum compiler to support a next-generation logical qubit control system and work with distributed, real-time hardware targets.

Preferred candidates are pursuing higher degrees in related fields, with experience in Rust, Python, and compiler design. Collaboration with control systems, FPGA, and runtime teams is essential.