Quantum Error Correction Theoretical Intern

At IBM Research, we are the innovation engine of IBM. Exploring what’s next in computing and shaping the technologies the world will rely on tomorrow. From advancing AI and hybrid cloud to pioneering practical quantum computing, we anticipate challenges and unlock new opportunities for clients, partners, and society. Working in Research means joining a team that accelerates discovery at the intersection of high-performance computing, AI, quantum, and cloud.

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Your role and responsibilities

As a theoretical research scientist with IBM Quantum, your job will be to advance the field of quantum computing by investigating topics of theoretical importance to fault tolerant quantum computations. Areas of research include quantum error correction, decoding theory, fault tolerant algorithms, information theory, and compilation.

Required education

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred education

Doctorate Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

• Experience in academic graduate program related to applicable area of quantum computing, such as error correction, fault tolerant algorithms, information theory, decoding theory, or compilation.
• Coursework or projects in applicable area.
• Demonstrated experience performing theoretical research.
• Experience with one or more general purpose programming languages such as Python.
• Passion for solving problems of strategic interest to IBM's roadmap for fault-tolerant quantum computing.

• Strong publication record in high-impact journals.
• Programming experience in core & scientific language (e.g. python, numpy, scipy, matplotlib) and Qiskit.
• Familiarity with Git and/or Github.
• Familiarity with AI tooling for research.

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