About the role#
IBM Quantum is looking for students to help develop software for large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computers. You will focus on the software components that orchestrate low-level quantum job execution. This internship involves improving the local developer experience through better automated bringup and integration testing.
What you'll do#
- Develop and improve local developer experience for automated bringup and integration testing.
- Design and implement Bazel-based build and test workflows for runtime framework components.
- Maintain local Kubernetes environments like K3s or Minikube to reproduce production-like test scenarios.
- Containerize and automate integration test pipelines using Docker.
- Work with runtime, compiler, and systems software teams to identify and close gaps in the developer experience.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience with Rust and Docker.
- Familiarity with local Kubernetes environments such as K3s or Minikube.
- Proficiency with Git, Linux, and command-line environments.
- Experience with Bazel or other hermetic build systems.
- Background in CI/CD pipelines and integration testing frameworks.
- Experience with observability systems like Prometheus, MQTT, and Grafana.
- Knowledge of quantum computing concepts.
- Strong debugging, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Location & details#
- Location: Yorktown Heights, New York, United States.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time internship.
- Term: Rolling.
- This is a paid position and does not offer sponsorship.
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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