Quantum Computing Applications Intern 2020 PHD ( Yorktown Heights, NY)
Internship Yorktown Heights (Westchester)
Job description
Work with an elite team driving research and development of the industry's most advanced quantum computing hardware and software and helping our clients research quantum computing applications for their most pressing business challenges.
Intended degree: In-progress BS/MS/PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related fields, with a focus on quantum information, computation, or algorithms
Job responsibilities:
- Participate in client projects working toward commercial applications of quantum computing on near-term quantum devices
- Work with IBM's quantum computing applications researchers to do research or write code leveraging IBM's Qiskit programming stack
Candidate attributes:
- Willingness to learn complex technical topics
Required technical/professional expertise
- Experience using Python
- Use of (or exposure to) the Qiskit quantum computing framework
- Coursework or projects in quantum information, computation, or algorithms
Preferred technical/professional expertise
- Experience using git/GitHub
- Research experience in a technical field.
This is for a student that wants to intern in the Summer of 2020
Auto req ID
298954BR
Required Education
Master's Degree
Role ( Job Role )
Software Developer
State / Province
NEW YORK
Primary job category
Software Development & Support
Company
(0147) International Business Machines Corporation
Contract type
Internship
Employment Type
Full-Time
Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?
No
Travel Required
No Travel
IBM Business Group
Systems
Preferred Education
Master's Degree
City / Township / Village
YORKTOWN HEIGHTS
Being You @ IBM
IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise
Experience using Python
- Use of (or exposure to) the Qiskit quantum computing framework
- Coursework or projects in quantum information, computation, or algorithms
Country/Region
United States
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience
Experience using git/GitHub
- Research experience in a technical field
Secondary Job Category
Other Software Development & Support
Eligibility Requirements
None
Position Type
Intern
Early Professional Track
PhD
Location Statement
NA
New Collar Role
No
Introduction
IBM Quantum is an industry first initiative to build universal quantum computers for business, engineering and science. This effort includes advancing the entire quantum computing technology stack and exploring applications to make quantum broadly usable and accessible. With a worldwide network of Fortune 500 companies, academic institutions, researchers, educators, and enthusiasts, we are committed to driving innovation for our clients in the IBM Q Network and the Qiskit Community.
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