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Cut Noise. Work Quantum.
United States, Albany
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Posted 91 days ago
🏢 IBM
Role Type
Role Focus
Seniority
Employer Type
This internship position at IBM Quantum focuses on advancing the field of quantum computing theory. The successful candidate will work as a theoretical research scientist, conducting research in areas like quantum error correction, fault tolerant algorithms, information theory, and compilation. The goal is to contribute to making quantum technology broadly usable and accessible within IBM's global ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities
Advance the field of quantum computing as a theoretical research scientist with IBM Quantum.
Conduct research focusing on quantum error correction techniques.
Investigate and develop fault tolerant algorithms for quantum systems.
Explore research topics related to quantum information theory and compilation.
Required Skills
Experience in an academic graduate program related to applicable area of quantum computing, such as error correction, fault tolerant algorithms, information theory, or compilation
Coursework or projects in applicable area
Experience performing theoretical research
Experience with one or more general purpose programming languages such as Python
Nice-to-have Skills
Strong publication record in high-impact journals
Programming experience in core and scientific languages like Python, NumPy, SciPy, Matplotlib, and Qiskit
Familiarity with Git and/or Github
Technology Tags
Quantum error correction is explicitly listed as a key area of theoretical research.
Fault tolerant algorithms are explicitly listed as a key area of theoretical research.
Compilation is explicitly listed as one of the core areas of theoretical research.
The job focuses on theoretical research in quantum computing, making quantum information theory highly relevant.
Fault tolerant algorithms are listed as a primary area of theoretical research.
Familiarity and programming experience with Qiskit (an SDK) is listed as preferred technical experience.
Experience with general purpose programming languages like Python is listed as required technical expertise.