Quantum Control Systems Modeling Internship

Location: Yorktown Heights, NY; Cambridge, MA; Chicago, IL, USA

Job Type: Internship (Co-op, Fixed Term, On-site)

Responsibilities: Contribute performance and monitoring improvements to an existing Rust-based distributed modeling simulator. Develop software and automation tools for simulator test execution, data collection, and analysis. Debug simulation execution in a prototype distributed control system test environment. Collaborate with compiler, runtime, and FPGA development teams. Help improve the performance, reliability, and monitoring capabilities of the distributed control system simulator.

Qualifications: Currently pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related field. Experience with Rust, Git, Linux, and command-line environments. Strong debugging and problem-solving skills. Good written and verbal communication skills. Ability to learn new technologies quickly and work across different technical disciplines.

Preferred: Experience with container environments such as Docker, Podman, or Kubernetes. Experience with observability and monitoring systems such as Prometheus, MQTT, and Grafana. Familiarity with quantum computing concepts.

Benefits and Compensation: Projected annualized compensation range: $75,600–$166,320, depending on job-related skills, experience, and location. Actual compensation will be adjusted according to the internship schedule and applicable employment terms. Eligible employees may receive up to 8 paid holidays. Minimum of 56 hours of paid sick time. Access to the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Paid family and medical leave benefits for eligible employees, where required by applicable law. Disability benefits for eligible employees.