Quantum Control Distributed Runtime Internship 2027

IBM; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM Quantum is seeking motivated computer science students to learn about and develop the world’s first large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computer. You will work with a prototype distributed runtime software environment designed to execute programs for next-generation quantum computing systems.

As a student intern, you will evaluate HPC tools, develop data collection and automation utilities, and debug execution within a prototype distributed control system.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's/Masters/PhD in CS, CE, or related field.
• Experience with Rust, C/C++, Git, Linux, and CLI environments.
• Experience with container environments such as Docker, Podman, or Kubernetes.
• Strong debugging, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly and work across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and integrate HPC tools into the distributed runtime environment.
• Develop software and automation tools for data collection and analysis.
• Debug program execution in a prototype distributed control system test environment.
• Collaborate with compiler, system modeling, and FPGA development teams.

Skills

Rust

C/C++

Git

Linux

Command-line

Debugging

Communication

Quick learner

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Docker

Podman

Kubernetes

Slurm

OpenMPI

OpenMP

dsh

Prometheus

MQTT

Graphana

Job description

Introduction

IBM Quantum is seeking motivated computer science students to learn about and develop the world’s first large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computer. You will work with a prototype distributed runtime software environment designed to execute programs for next-generation quantum computing systems.

Your Role And Responsibilities

• Evaluate and integrate existing High-Performance Computing tools into the distributed runtime environment.
• Develop software and automation tools for data collection, and analysis.
• Debug program execution in a prototype distributed control system test environment.
• Collaborate with compiler, system modeling, and FPGA development teams.

Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

• Pursuing a Bachelor's/Masters/or PhD degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with Rust, C/C++, Git, Linux, and command-line environments.
• Experience with container environments such as Docker, Podman, or Kubernetes.
• Strong debugging, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly and work across disciplines.

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

• Experience with HPC tools such as Slurm, OpenMPI, OpenMP, or dsh.
• Experience with observability systems such as Prometheus, MQTT, and Graphana.
• Experience with Quantum computing concepts.