Error Correction Research Intern - Low-error rate & optimizations

Job Description

Job title: Quantum Error Correction Research Intern - Low-Error Rate Methods and Decoder Optimizations 2027 (f/m/x)

Location: Ehningen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

• Work arrangement: Hybrid

• Travel: Up to 40%, or 2 days a week, depending on project requirements

Responsibilities:

• Implement a Markov Chain Monte Carlo method for rare-event and low-noise quantum error correction simulations.

• Investigate optimization strategies to tune decoders for optimal performance;

• Develop methods for efficiently generating representative training data.

• Potentially contribute to other research topics based on project priorities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required.

• Master's degree preferred.

• Currently pursuing undergraduate or graduate studies. The role is suitable for both undergraduate and graduate students.

• Background in physics, computer science, mathematics, or a related field.

• Programming skills are desirable.

• English proficiency of at least B2 is required. German proficiency is an advantage.

Preferred:

• Familiarity with quantum error correction.

• Experience in quantum or classical error correction.

• Experience researching and benchmarking decoders.

• Knowledge of standard decoders, such as Belief Propagation.

• Familiarity with low-error-rate sampling and optimization methods.

• Knowledge of coding theory.

• Experience with rare-event simulation methods is beneficial.

Benefits and additional information:

• Opportunity to work with IBM Research, contributing to research in quantum computing, high-performance computing, AI, and hybrid cloud technologies.

• Collaborative environment focused on innovation, professional development, and continuous learning.

• IBM is an equal-opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without discrimination based on legally protected characteristics.

• IBM complies with applicable laws concerning citizenship and immigration status;

• Discuss additional location requirements with the recruiter after submitting the application.

• This is a non-commission-based position.

• Work schedule: General daytime hours.