Quantum SW R&D intern for Qiskit- Summer internship 2025- Research Lab

  • Haifa

    Givatayim

  • Software Engineering
  • Internship

Quantum SW R&D intern for Qiskit- Summer internship 2025- Research Lab

  • Haifa

    Givatayim

  • Software Engineering
  • Internship

Introduction
IBM Quantum is an industry 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 Quantum Network and the Qiskit Community.

Your Role and Responsibilities
We are looking for an MSc or PhD student to join the quantum computing group at the IBM Research – Haifa. The focus of the role is on the Qiskit SDK package, specifically in the area of quantum circuit compilation and optimization with the intention of developing and improving methods for quantum circuit synthesis. As part of the role you will be working in an agile and collaborative environment together with other members of the broader IBM Quantum team.
This position is located in Haifa, Tel-Aviv or Remote.

Our summer internship program offer you an opportunity to join our research team for 3 months internship (working 5 days a week) in either Haifa or Tel Aviv sites (according to each internship). During the internship, you will be working with our talented researcher on top projects, helping create the next generation of AI, security, quantum, cloud and much more.


Required Technical and Professional Expertise

  • Enrolled to an MSc or PhD program in CS, Physics, EE, Math or a closely related field
  • Experienced in writing high quality object oriented code in Python
  • Basic familiarity with quantum computing environments like Qiskit

Please add your grade sheet to your application.


Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

  • Strong background in quantum information
  • Knowledge in quantum circuit compilation, optimization or synthesis is a big advantage
  • Experience with Rust
  • Proficiency with Github

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Location Statement

IBM wants you to bring your whole self to work and for you this might mean the ability to work flexibly. If you are interested in a flexible working pattern, please talk to our recruitment team to find out if this is possible in the current working environment.


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