Quantum Developer Advocate

Job Description

Job Title: Intern 2026: Quantum Developer Advocate. Location: Yorktown Heights, NY; San Jose, CA; Cambridge, MA; Albany, NY, USA

This position is ideal for individuals who are skilled in both technology and communication, enjoy explaining complex concepts, and thrive in collaborative environments; You will work closely with researchers, software developers, and educators to advance community initiatives, workforce development, and IBM’s quantum education strategy.

Responsibilities:

• Support IBM’s quantum education and community enablement initiatives.
• Collaborate with researchers, developers, and educators to build a strong ecosystem.
• Explain complex quantum concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Provide hands-on support for workforce development projects;
• Assist in advancing IBM’s education and enablement strategies across multiple ecosystems.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED (Bachelor’s Degree preferred).
• Strong background in physics, chemistry, computer science, or related fields.
• Proficiency in Python and Qiskit SDK;
• Understanding of common quantum algorithms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to teach and present technical concepts clearly.

Preferred:

• General knowledge of superconducting qubits.
• Familiarity with quantum error suppression and mitigation techniques.
• Experience running workloads on IBM quantum devices;
• Awareness of the limitations of classical computing.
• Published research in quantum computational science.

Benefits and Instructions:

• Eligible for up to 8 paid holidays, 56 hours of paid sick time, family medical leave, disability benefits, and IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan (where applicable).
• Compensation and benefits adjusted for internship status and hours worked.
• No travel required; daytime schedule;
• Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Applications may remain open for up to 15 days but can close earlier if the position is filled.