Quantum Info Software Intern - Fault-Tolerant Quantum

IBM Computing; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

IBM Research in Chicago is seeking an intern to join the Quantum Information Software group. You will work closely with researchers and developers to advance software for fault-tolerant quantum computing, performing tasks from resource estimation to optimization of quantum algorithm primitives.

The role emphasizes transforming theoretical ideas into practical software prototypes and contributing to cutting-edge quantum computing research.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with quantum information and quantum circuits.
• Ability to transform theoretical concepts to software prototypes.

Responsibilities

• Resource estimation of quantum algorithms.
• Compilation and optimization of high-level quantum algorithm primitives such as block encoding and arithmetic.
• Developing techniques to reduce the non-Clifford resource usage of specific quantum algorithms.
• Optimizing compilation for the bicycle architecture, including magic state factories and entanglement routing.
• Implement existing optimization techniques from the literature.

Skills

Quantum information

Software prototypes

Job description

IBM Research in Chicago is seeking an intern to join the Quantum Information Software group. You will work closely with researchers and developers to advance software for fault-tolerant quantum computing, performing tasks from resource estimation to optimization of quantum algorithm primitives.

The role emphasizes transforming theoretical ideas into practical software prototypes and contributing to cutting-edge quantum computing research.