Quantum Systems Intern: Distributed Runtime & HPC Tools

International Business Machines Corporation; United States; Remote; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

IBM Quantum is seeking motivated computer science students to learn about and develop the world’s first large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computer. You will work with a prototype distributed runtime software environment designed to execute programs for next-generation quantum computing systems.

Responsibilities include evaluating HPC tools, building data-collection software, debugging distributed control system code, and collaborating with compiler and FPGA teams.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with Rust, C/C++, Git, Linux, and command-line environments.
• Experience with container environments such as Docker, Podman, or Kubernetes.
• Strong debugging, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly and work across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and integrate existing 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 development teams.

Skills

Rust

C/C++

Git

Linux

Command-line

Docker/Podman/Kubernetes

Debugging

Communication

Learning quickly

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's Degree

Pursuing Bachelor's/Masters/PhD in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

OpenMPI

Slurm

Job description

IBM Quantum is seeking motivated computer science students to learn about and develop the world’s first large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computer. You will work with a prototype distributed runtime software environment designed to execute programs for next-generation quantum computing systems.

Responsibilities include evaluating HPC tools, building data-collection software, debugging distributed control system code, and collaborating with compiler and FPGA teams.