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Cut Noise. Work Quantum.
Americas, United States, San José
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Posted 139 days ago
🏢 IBM
Role Type
Role Focus
Seniority
Employer Type
This internship at IBM Research involves contributing to the advancement of quantum computing theory. The role focuses on solving complex problems that current supercomputers cannot handle. Interns will conduct theoretical research in areas such as quantum error correction, fault tolerant algorithms, and information theory to make quantum computing more usable and accessible.
Key Responsibilities
Advance the field of quantum computing through theoretical research.
Explore areas such as quantum error correction to improve quantum technology.
Investigate fault tolerant algorithms to enhance quantum system reliability.
Contribute to research in information theory and quantum compilation.
Help make quantum computing broadly usable and accessible for clients and partners.
Required Skills
Experience in an academic graduate program related to quantum computing, such as error correction, fault tolerant algorithms, information theory, or compilation.
Coursework or projects in applicable quantum computing areas.
Experience performing theoretical research.
Experience with one or more general purpose programming languages like Python.
Nice-to-have Skills
Strong publication record in high-impact journals.
Programming experience in core & scientific languages (e.g., Python, NumPy, SciPy, Matplotlib) and Qiskit.
Familiarity with Git and/or GitHub.
Technology Tags
The job description explicitly lists "quantum error correction" as an area of research.
The job description explicitly lists "fault tolerant algorithms" as an area of research.
The job description explicitly lists "information theory" as an area of research.
The job description explicitly lists "compilation" as an area of research.
The role involves theoretical research, which relies heavily on mathematical foundations.
Python is explicitly listed as a required programming language for the role.
Qiskit is explicitly listed as a preferred programming experience for the role.