Quantum Measurement and Modeling Intern - 2027
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. You’ll collaborate with leading scientists, engineers, and visionaries to push boundaries and turn ideas into reality. With a culture built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration, IBM Research offers the opportunity to grow your career while contributing to breakthroughs that transform industries and change the world.
Responsibilities
- Measuring, simulating, and interpreting the performance of research quantum processors and associated hardware components.
- Conducting experimental characterizations such as spectroscopy and time‑domain measurements, e.g., coherence time assessments.
- Analyzing data to understand device behavior.
- Developing simulation‑based models to correlate experimental results with theoretical predictions.
- Investigating coherence performance as a function of qubit frequency, coupler dynamics and multi‑qubit interaction optimization.
- Performing model‑to‑hardware correlation using open‑source quantum simulation frameworks such as QuTiP and scqubits.
Education
Preferred: Master's Degree. Required: Bachelor's degree in Physics or related fields.
Requirements
- Experience with RF and microwave electronics, including spectrum analyzers, digitizers, sources and pulse generators.
- Coding experience in Python.
Preferred Qualifications
- Research background in solid‑state qubit platforms.
- Fluency in typical Python packages such as QuTiP or scqubits.
- Experience with commercial simulation software such as HFSS, COMSOL.