Quantum Control Systems Modeling Internship

Job Description

Job Title: Quantum Control Systems Modeling Internship 2027. 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.

Other Information:

• Job ID: 133141

• Date Posted: November 4, 2026

• Work Arrangement: On-site

• Employment Type: Co-op (Fixed Term)

• Contract Type: Internship

• Travel: No travel required.

• Working Hours: General daytime shift.

• Visa Sponsorship: IBM will not provide current or future visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

• Application Deadline: The position is expected to remain posted for 15 days from the posting date, or until the position is filled.

• Equal Opportunity: IBM is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Qualified applicants are considered without discrimination.