Quantum Control Pulse-Level Compiler Intern 2027

Introduction

IBM Quantum is seeking motivated computer science and engineering students to learn about and develop the world's first large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computer. You will help extend our pulse-level quantum compiler, which targets a distributed, heterogeneous, hard-real-time microwave control system for superconducting quantum computers, to support our next-generation logical qubit control system.

Your role and responsibilities

• Extend and enhance our pulse-level quantum compiler to support a next-generation logical qubit control system.

• Design and implement compiler passes and backend targets for a distributed, heterogeneous, hard-real-time microwave control system.

• Develop software and automation tools for testing and validating compiler correctness and real-time performance.

• Collaborate with control systems, FPGA, and runtime development teams to integrate compiler output with hardware targets.

Required technical and professional expertise

• Pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

• Experience with Rust and Python.

• Experience in compiler design/implementation, robotics or real-time control systems, or microwave/RF systems.

• Experience with Git, Linux, and command-line environments.

• Strong debugging, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred technical and professional experience

• Experience with pulse-level or hardware-aware quantum compilation.

• Familiarity with hard-real-time systems or embedded/robotics control loops.

• Familiarity with microwave/RF signal chains or superconducting qubit control hardware.

• Experience with Quantum computing concepts.

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.