Quantum Algorithms Intern: Research on Real Hardware

IBM; United States; Remote; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Stock Purchase Plan

Paid sick time

Paid family medical leave

Job summary

IBM Quantum seeks a Quantum Algorithm Engineer Intern to join our research team and contribute to developing quantum algorithms for near-term quantum computers. You will work at the intersection of quantum algorithms, software, and hardware, applying Qiskit and the IBM Quantum stack to both real processors and simulations.

You will collaborate with researchers and engineers to design, implement, and benchmark circuits, analyze performance, and translate advances into practical demonstrations and

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Ph.D. or Master's in Physics, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field with quantumfocus.
• Strong understanding of quantum computing concepts and algorithms.
• Hands-on experience implementing quantum algorithms with Python and at least one SDK (preferably Qiskit).
• Experience with numerical computing and scientific programming in Python.

Responsibilities

• Research and implement quantum algorithms for practical problems.
• Develop and optimize quantum circuits using Qiskit and the IBM Quantum stack.
• Execute experiments on real quantum processors and analyze results.
• Benchmark algorithms using classical baselines and simulators.
• Investigate circuit optimization, transpilation, and error mitigation techniques.
• Assess scalability and bottlenecks of quantum algorithms.
• Contribute to research prototypes and publications.
• Collaborate with researchers and engineers across quantum domains.

Skills

Quantum algorithms

Python

Qiskit

Numerical computing

Analytical skills

Independent problem solving

Collaborative work

Education

Master's Degree

Doctorate Degree

Tools

Qiskit

IBM Quantum software stack

Python

Qiskit Runtime

Job description

IBM Quantum seeks a Quantum Algorithm Engineer Intern to join our research team and contribute to developing quantum algorithms for near-term quantum computers. You will work at the intersection of quantum algorithms, software, and hardware, applying Qiskit and the IBM Quantum stack to both real processors and simulations.

You will collaborate with researchers and engineers to design, implement, and benchmark circuits, analyze performance, and translate advances into practical demonstrations and