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# Quantum Control Distributed Runtime Internship 2027

Cambridge, MA Early career 

Listed on IBM’s official careers site. Posted September 22, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on IBM’s careers site →](https://ibm.dejobs.org/jobs/6D26B9FD47314BDFB94AA30AB3319CB8/)

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## Job description

### Introduction

IBM Quantum is seeking motivated computer science students to learn about and develop the world’s first large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computer. You will work with a prototype distributed runtime software environment designed to execute programs for next-generation quantum computing systems. Your role and responsibilities
- Evaluate and integrate existing High-Performance Computing tools into the distributed runtime environment.
- Develop software and automation tools for data collection, and analysis.
- Debug program execution in a prototype distributed control system test environment.
- Collaborate with compiler, system modeling, and FPGA development teams. Required technical and professional expertise
- Pursuing a Bachelor's/Masters/or PhD degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience with Rust, C/C++, Git, Linux, and command-line environments.
- Experience with container environments such as Docker, Podman, or Kubernetes.
- Strong debugging, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to learn new technologies quickly and work across disciplines. Preferred technical and professional experience
- Experience with HPC tools such as Slurm, OpenMPI, OpenMP, or dsh.
- Experience with observability systems such as Prometheus, MQTT, and Graphana.
- Experience with Quantum computing concepts. 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, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Sep 22, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Oct 19, 2026
- Last checked: Oct 19, 2026
- Listed for: 27 days
- Location: Cambridge, MA[Apply on IBM’s careers site →](https://ibm.dejobs.org/jobs/6D26B9FD47314BDFB94AA30AB3319CB8/)

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