Quantum Control Pulse-Level Compiler Intern 2027

IBM; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

IBM Quantum seeks motivated computer science and engineering students to learn about and develop the world's first large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computer. You will help extend our pulse-level quantum compiler to support a next-generation logical qubit control system, collaborating with hardware and runtime teams in a fast-paced research environment.

Preferred candidates are pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in CS/CE/EE with experience in Rust, Python, and compiler design.

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.
• Strong debugging, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Extend and enhance our pulse-level quantum compiler to support 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

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Introduction

IBM Quantum is seeking motivated computer science and engineering students to learn about and develop the world's first large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computer. You will help extend our pulse-level quantum compiler, which targets a distributed, heterogeneous, hard-real-time microwave control system for superconducting quantum computers, to support our next-generation logical qubit control system.

Your Role And Responsibilities

• Extend and enhance our pulse-level quantum compiler to support 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.

Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

• Pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree 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.
• Strong debugging, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

• Experience with pulse-level or hardware-aware quantum compilation.
• Familiarity with hard-real-time systems or embedded/robotics control loops.
• Familiarity with microwave/RF signal chains or superconducting qubit control hardware.
• Experience with Quantum computing concepts.