About the role#
IBM Quantum is looking for a software developer intern to join our engineering team. You will work with researchers, product teams, and experienced developers to build and enhance the software that powers the IBM Quantum platform. This role involves contributing to the design, development, and delivery of tools that support quantum computing workloads. You will gain hands-on experience with real-world engineering challenges while working in a collaborative environment.
What you'll do#
- Contribute to the development of applications, services, and tools for quantum computing.
- Take ownership of assigned features and tasks.
- Deliver production-quality code.
- Participate in technical discussions and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders.
- Engage in the full software development lifecycle, including coding, testing, debugging, and documentation.
- Work across the software stack, including backend services, APIs, databases, and cloud-native applications.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience developing software through internships, coursework, research projects, personal projects, hackathons, or open-source contributions.
- Knowledge of software engineering fundamentals such as data structures, algorithms, object-oriented design, testing, and debugging.
- Familiarity with application development concepts including APIs, SQL databases, version control, and modern workflows.
- Experience or coursework involving backend systems, web applications, or databases.
- Familiarity with frontend development and modern web frameworks.
- Exposure to cloud computing, distributed systems, or containerized applications.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
- An interest in quantum computing, AI, scientific computing, or emerging technologies.
Location & details#
- Location: Yorktown Heights, New York, United States.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time internship.
- Term: Rolling.
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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