Introduction

IBM Quantum is an industry first initiative to build universal quantum computers for business, engineering and science. This effort includes advancing the entire quantum computing technology stack and exploring applications to make quantum broadly usable and accessible. With a worldwide network of Fortune 500 companies, academic institutions, researchers, educators, and enthusiasts, we are committed to driving innovation for our clients in the IBM Q Network and the Qiskit Community.

You will be part of a team whose mission is to prototype, test and release new technologies for the world to use. As an IBM Quantum Engineer, you will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary, global team of developers, designers, researchers, and engineers to bring new features to life. If you are self-motivated, curious and love to code, we have the right opportunity for you!

Your Role and Responsibilities

We are now accepting applications for entry-level candidates to become IBM Quantum Engineers in 2021, and join the journey from the fundamental science of quantum information to quantum computing research and development. IBM Quantum Engineers will have the opportunity to focus on hardware or software engineering. Areas of engineering could include superconducting qubits, quantum software architecture, cryoelectronic circuit design, quantum microwave engineering, and quantum FPGA engineering (among other areas).

IBM Quantum Engineers will have the opportunity to:

• Work on meaningful problems in the field of quantum computing
• Collaborate with peers working in the field of quantum computing
• Get access to state-of-the-art quantum processors and devices at IBM
• Gain a broad experience in quantum research, from fundamental to applied
• Get exposure to the wide range of research happening at IBM

Candidates from around the world with varying backgrounds and professional interests and curiosities are encouraged to apply for this position. Candidates will have an opportunity to discuss specific location and timing as part of the application process.

Location

The work location for this role includes one of the IBM Research labs in the following locations:

• Yorktown Heights, New York
• Poughkeepsie, New York
• San Jose, California
• Rochester, Minnesota

About Business Unit

With more than 3,000 researchers in 12 labs located across six continents, IBM Research brings together hundreds of researchers who possess unparalleled industry expertise to address some of the world's most challenging problems. Join us as we do pioneering work in areas such as cognitive computing, augmented intelligence, quantum computing, and blockchain, to name a few.

Your Life @ IBM

What matters to you when you're looking for your next career challenge? Maybe you want to get involved in work that really changes the world? What about somewhere with incredible and diverse career and development opportunities - where you can truly discover your passion? Are you looking for a culture of openness, collaboration and trust - where everyone has a voice? What about all of these? If so, then IBM could be your next career challenge. Join us, not to do something better, but to attempt things you never thought possible.

Impact. Inclusion. Infinite Experiences. Do your best work ever.

About IBM

IBM's greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that progress is made through progressive thinking, progressive leadership, progressive policy and progressive action. IBMers believe that the application of intelligence, reason and science can improve business, society and the human condition. Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are the largest technology and consulting employer in the world, with more than 380,000 IBMers serving clients in 170 countries.

Location Statement

For additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application.

Being You @ IBM

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Experience in a graduate or undergraduate program related to quantum computing or other applicable area of study
• Coursework in quantum computing or other applicable area of study
• Engineering experience in an area of study related to quantum computing, hardware or firmware development, software development, or other applicable area

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Experience with the Python programming language
• Use of (or exposure to) the Qiskit quantum computing framework
• Participation in the Qiskit Advocates Program

IBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.

Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we’re also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 50 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.

At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it’s time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.