Quantum Systems Intern: Performance & Demonstrations

IBM; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

IBM Research invites a graduate student to join as a Quantum Performance and Demonstrations intern. You will work with IBM researchers to develop methods for understanding, improving, and demonstrating the capabilities of quantum computing systems, with mentorship from a team focused on pushing the boundaries of quantum science.

Require enrollment in a Ph.D. or research-focused master's program in a related field, with coursework in quantum computing and a track record of independent research.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a graduate program (Ph.D. or research-focused Master) in Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a closely related field, with a focus on quantum computing, quantum information science, or a related area.
• Coursework or research experience in quantum computing, quantum information science, quantum mechanics, linear algebra, or closely related fields.
• Demonstrated experience performing independent research through research projects, a thesis, internships, or prior publications.
• Experience with scientific computing and at least one general-purpose programming language (e.g., Python), including analysis of numerical or experimental data and drawing quantitative conclusions.

Responsibilities

• Explore research questions related to quantum system performance and capabilities, working with your mentor and the broader team to identify promising directions and develop them into concrete investigations and demonstrations.
• Design and execute experiments on quantum processors to characterize system performance, evaluate techniques for improving computational accuracy, or demonstrate emerging quantum capabilities.
• Develop quantitative methods for assessing performance, including characterization, benchmarking, error analysis, and comparisons with numerical or theoretical predictions.
• Explore how techniques such as error mitigation, error suppression, dynamic circuits, and error detection or correction can extend the range and quality of computations achievable on quantum hardware.

Skills

Python

Quantum computing

Research experience

Numerical analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Qiskit

NumPy

SciPy

Matplotlib

Job description

IBM Research invites a graduate student to join as a Quantum Performance and Demonstrations intern. You will work with IBM researchers to develop methods for understanding, improving, and demonstrating the capabilities of quantum computing systems, with mentorship from a team focused on pushing the boundaries of quantum science.

Require enrollment in a Ph.D. or research-focused master's program in a related field, with coursework in quantum computing and a track record of independent research.