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IBM Quantum Research Staff Member - 2021

IBM

IBM

IBM Quantum Research Staff Member - 2021

National
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    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 Researcher, 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 seeking Research Scientist candidates with demonstrated publication records to join the IBM Quantum team in 2021, and contribute to the journey from the fundamental science of quantum information to quantum computing research and development. IBM Quantum Researchers will have the opportunity to focus on experiments, theory, or quantum information science. Areas of research could include superconducting qubits, quantum control, quantum error correction, quantum complexity theory, quantum algorithms, quantum machine learning, and quantum compilers and optimizers (among other areas).

    IBM Quantum Researchers will have the opportunity to:

    • Work on meaningful problems in the field of quantum computing
    • Collaborate with peers in many disciplines 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 interests are encouraged to apply for this position . United States researchers will work out of one of the IBM Research labs in either Yorktown Heights, New York or San Jose, California. Candidates will have an opportunity to discuss specific location and timing as part of the application process.

    Locations for this role include one of the IBM Research labs in either Yorktown Heights, New York or San Jose, California.

    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.

  • Qualifications

    Required Technical and Professional Expertise

    • Experience in a graduate program related to quantum computing or other applicable area of study
    • Coursework or projects in quantum information, computation, or algorithms
    • Research experience in an area of study related to quantum computing, engineering, 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
  • Industry
    Information Technology and Services
  • About Us

    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.