About the role#
IBM Quantum is looking for engineering students to help develop a large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computer. You will focus on modeling prototype distributed control systems and improving the tools that support them.
What you'll do#
- Build a discrete event model simulator for a prototype distributed control system.
- Improve performance and monitoring for an existing Rust-based distributed modeling simulator.
- Create software and automation tools to handle test execution, data collection, and analysis.
- Debug simulation execution within a prototype test environment.
- Work alongside compiler, runtime, and FPGA development teams.
What you'll need#
- You are pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
- Experience with Rust, Git, Linux, and command-line environments.
- Familiarity with container environments like Docker, Podman, or Kubernetes.
- Experience using observability systems such as Prometheus, MQTT, and Grafana.
- A background in quantum computing concepts.
- Strong debugging, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- The ability to learn new technologies and work across different disciplines.
Location & details#
- This is a paid, full-time internship.
- The role is on-site in the United States.
- The term is 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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