Quantum Software Intern: Fault-Tolerant Quantum Apps

IBM Computing; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM Research in San Jose, California is seeking a hands-on intern for our Quantum Information Software group. You will collaborate with researchers to advance software for fault-tolerant quantum computing, translating theoretical concepts into working prototypes and contributing to state-of-the-art quantum software research.

The role emphasizes independent research, algorithmic optimization, and publication potential, within a diverse, inclusive environment at IBM Research.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in physics, CS, or a related field.
• Strong interest in quantum information and quantum circuits.
• Ability to turn theoretical concepts into 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 an existing optimization techniques from the literature.

Skills

Quantum information

Quantum circuits

Software prototyping

Education

Pursuing degree in physics, CS, or related field

Job description

IBM Research in San Jose, California is seeking a hands-on intern for our Quantum Information Software group. You will collaborate with researchers to advance software for fault-tolerant quantum computing, translating theoretical concepts into working prototypes and contributing to state-of-the-art quantum software research.

The role emphasizes independent research, algorithmic optimization, and publication potential, within a diverse, inclusive environment at IBM Research.