Quantum Error Correction Theoretical Intern

IBM; Town of Yorktown (NY); On-site; USD 89,000 - 164,000; Part time

Job summary

IBM Research in Yorktown Heights, NY, seeks a Quantum Error Correction Theory Intern for 2027. The role centers on advancing fault-tolerant quantum computing through theoretical research and collaboration with leading scientists.

You will explore quantum error correction, decoding theory, fault-tolerant algorithms, information theory, and compilation, and the position requires a Bachelor's degree with potential Doctorate studies.

Qualifications

• Experience in academic graduate program related to applicable area of quantum computing, such as error correction, fault tolerant algorithms, information theory, decoding theory, or compilation.
• Coursework or projects in applicable area.
• Demonstrated experience performing theoretical research.
• Experience with one or more general purpose programming languages such as Python.
• Passion for solving problems of strategic interest to IBM's roadmap for fault-tolerant quantum computing.

Responsibilities

• Advance the field of quantum computing by investigating topics of theoretical importance to fault tolerant quantum computations.
• Areas of research include quantum error correction, decoding theory, fault tolerant algorithms, information theory, and compilation.

Skills

Python

Qiskit

Education

Bachelor's degree

Doctorate degree

Tools

numpy

scipy

matplotlib

Git

Job description

IBM Research in Yorktown Heights, NY, seeks a Quantum Error Correction Theory Intern for 2027. The role centers on advancing fault-tolerant quantum computing through theoretical research and collaboration with leading scientists.

You will explore quantum error correction, decoding theory, fault-tolerant algorithms, information theory, and compilation, and the position requires a Bachelor's degree with potential Doctorate studies.