Quantum Runtime Systems Intern – Distributed HPC

IBM; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 166,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid family medical leave

Job summary

IBM Quantum is seeking motivated computer science students for a Co-Op internship to learn and develop the world’s first large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computer. You will join a distributed runtime software environment for executing programs on next‑gen quantum systems.

You will evaluate HPC tools, build data collection and analysis automation, and debug in a prototype distributed control system. Collaboration with compiler, system modeling, and FPGA teams is expected.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD in CS, CE, or related field.
• Experience with Rust, C/C++, Git, Linux, and CLI environments.
• Familiarity with container environments such as Docker, Podman, or Kubernetes.
• Strong debugging, problem-solving, and communication skills.

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 teams.

Skills

Rust

C/C++

Git

Linux

Command-line

Debugging

Cross-disciplinary work

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Docker

Podman

Kubernetes

Slurm

OpenMPI

OpenMP

Job description

IBM Quantum is seeking motivated computer science students for a Co-Op internship to learn and develop the world’s first large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computer. You will join a distributed runtime software environment for executing programs on next‑gen quantum systems.

You will evaluate HPC tools, build data collection and analysis automation, and debug in a prototype distributed control system. Collaboration with compiler, system modeling, and FPGA teams is expected.