What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern 2026: Quantum Primitives Software Developer position at IBM?
Introduction
IBM Research takes responsibility for technology and its role in society. Working in IBM Research means you'll join a team who invent what's next in computing, always choosing the big, urgent and mind-bending work that endures and shapes generations. Our passion for discovery, and excitement for defining the future of tech, is what builds our strong culture around solving problems for clients and seeing the real world impact that you can make.
IBM's product and technology landscape includes Research, Software, and Infrastructure. Entering this domain positions you at the heart of IBM, where growth and innovation thrive.
Your Role And Responsibilities
We are looking for a Software Engineer intern to join our team. In this role, you will be part of our mission to implement the latest capabilities in Quantum Computing leveraging the low-latency/high-bandwith characteristics of our near-time execution environment.
You will be responsible for designing and implementing enhancements to software components that are part of our production stack, collaborating with the team to deliver new features. We are looking a pro-active problem solver who enjoys technical and domain challenges, with an interest in producing robust software solutions that can place the latest research in the hands of users, and is eager to learn and grow.
You will be working alongside the members of our team, receiving mentorship and guidance from experienced software developers and researchers who will support you every step of the way. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience and learn directly from professionals in the field, while making a tangible impact on the field of Quantum Computing.
Preferred Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Technical And Professional Expertise
IBM Research takes responsibility for technology and its role in society. Working in IBM Research means you'll join a team who invent what's next in computing, always choosing the big, urgent and mind-bending work that endures and shapes generations. Our passion for discovery, and excitement for defining the future of tech, is what builds our strong culture around solving problems for clients and seeing the real world impact that you can make.
IBM's product and technology landscape includes Research, Software, and Infrastructure. Entering this domain positions you at the heart of IBM, where growth and innovation thrive.
Your Role And Responsibilities
We are looking for a Software Engineer intern to join our team. In this role, you will be part of our mission to implement the latest capabilities in Quantum Computing leveraging the low-latency/high-bandwith characteristics of our near-time execution environment.
You will be responsible for designing and implementing enhancements to software components that are part of our production stack, collaborating with the team to deliver new features. We are looking a pro-active problem solver who enjoys technical and domain challenges, with an interest in producing robust software solutions that can place the latest research in the hands of users, and is eager to learn and grow.
You will be working alongside the members of our team, receiving mentorship and guidance from experienced software developers and researchers who will support you every step of the way. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience and learn directly from professionals in the field, while making a tangible impact on the field of Quantum Computing.
Preferred Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Technical And Professional Expertise
- Software development: proficiency with Python and object-oriented programming
- Version control: experience with Git or a similar version control system
- Quantum Computing: experience running jobs in Quantum Hardware
- Problem-solving: the ability to solve problems independently, Independent problem-solving skills
- Quantum Information: familiarity with basic Quantum Information concepts (circuits, states, gates)
- Quantum Information: Familiarity with modern Quantum Error mitigation methods
- Quantum Software: Experience using Qiskit
- Software development: familiarity with multiple programming languages (Rust), experience with API interaction (REST/RPC)