Quantum Control Pulse-Level Compiler Intern 2027

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. 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. 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. 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.