About the role#
The IBM Quantum team builds computing systems, software, and cloud services. As a Product Management Intern, you will work with research and product teams to shape the user experience for applied researchers using quantum computing services. You will focus on building a productive developer experience while translating between customer needs and current technological capabilities.
What you'll do#
- Identify unmet or unknown needs of customers including computational chemists, enterprise R&D teams, and quantum algorithm developers.
- Use quantitative and qualitative research, such as usage data and user interviews, to analyze user needs.
- Scope the impact of problems by measuring how they affect users and resource costs.
- Recommend features for the roadmap and weigh customer value against technical constraints.
- Iterate on designs like APIs, SDK interfaces, and dashboards alongside Design, Software Engineering, and Quantum Researchers.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define release criteria and plans for customer acquisition.
- Build a working knowledge of the quantum application stack, including running circuits and error mitigation.
What you'll need#
- A Bachelors or higher degree in a STEM field.
- Previous internship or work experience in product management, product design, software engineering, consulting, or at a startup.
- Demonstrable experience building and launching something with real users.
- Technical fluency in computer science, engineering, or data science, with the ability to discuss APIs and system constraints.
- Experience using SQL or Python for data analysis.
- Experience collecting, segmenting, and synthesizing user feedback.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to navigate ambiguous business questions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- An interest in physics, quantum computing, and emerging technologies.
Location & details#
- Location: Yorktown Heights, New York, United States.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: This is a paid position.
- Sponsorship: IBM does not provide sponsorship for this role.
About IBM
IBM provides IT services and consulting to a global client base. The company develops technology solutions across areas such as cloud computing, security, analytics, and infrastructure. It operates as a public organization with more than 10,001 employees. The corporate headquarters are located in Armonk, New York.
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