Quantum Technology and Software Development Internships, QPU Performance Group

IQM is a global leader in designing, building, and selling superconducting quantum computers. IQM provides both on-premises full-stack quantum computers and a cloud platform to access its computers anywhere in the world. IQM customers include the leading high-performance computing centres, research labs, universities and enterprises which have full access to IQM's software and hardware.  IQM has over 300 employees with offices in Finland, Germany, France, Spain, Poland, Singapore and the US.

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We are looking for interns passionate about quantum engineering to work within the Quantum Processing Unit (QPU) Performance Group of IQM in Espoo, Finland or in Munich, Germany for a 6-month long internship. In this role, you will become a part of the ongoing hardware or software research and development needed to operate our superconducting quantum processors. This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of experimental physics, software development and quantum hardware engineering. You will collaborate with seasoned engineers and researchers while gaining valuable industry experience and contributing to impactful work that drives the future of quantum computing.

What will I be doing?

We Are Looking For Interns Who Relate To One Of The Directions We Investigate, And Want To Develop Themselves In One Of The Tracks Below

• becoming an expert in experimental quantum physics (experimental focus)
• writing great software for controlling quantum computers (backend software and numerics focus)
• visualizing complex data and making graphical user-interfaces (frontend software focus).
  
  

For all tracks, your work will contribute to the experimental and numerical studies aimed at boosting the performance of IQM’s quantum processors with the possibility of the involvement in deep research work and scientific publications.

If you choose the experimental focus, you will be learning the latest techniques for characterization, calibration, and fidelity measurement of single- and two-qubit gates, the fundamental operations building up quantum algorithms.

Within the backend software focus, you will master the development and testing of software tools which enable our research and development workflow, and you will contribute to the closer integration and application of numerical simulations in experimental workflows.

Within the frontend software track, you will build our internal tools to report on data generated by quantum experiments, and you will learn the efficient visualization and analysis of large scientific datasets.

What skills do I need?

The required technical skillset depends on the chosen focus area:

Experimental Focus

• BSc degree in physics, quantum technologies or related engineering disciplines.
• Knowledge of quantum mechanics and quantum computing, for instance in the context of ongoing MSc-level studies.
• Knowledge of Python programming language.
  
  

Backend Software And Numerics Focus

• BSc degree in physics, quantum technologies, mathematics, computer science, or related engineering disciplines.
• Knowledge of quantum mechanics and quantum computing, for instance in the context of ongoing MSc-level studies.
• Knowledge of Python programming language and its numerical libraries (numpy, scipy) as well as modelling and simulation of quantum systems (e.g. qutip, qiskit). Familiarity with jax is a plus.
• Familiarity with software development workflows, including unit testing, documentation, version control (git), and CI/CD.
  
  

Frontend Software Focus

• BSc degree in computer science or related engineering disciplines.
• Knowledge of Python programming language and its numerical libraries (numpy, scipy) as well as visualization libraries (matplotlib).
• Familiarity with software development workflows, including unit testing, documentation, version control (git), and CI/CD.
• Familiarity with javascript, html, css, d3, and interest in visualizing scientific data.
  
  

Soft Skills

• You have strong analytical and communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and curiosity to learn.
• You have good written and spoken English communication skills.
• You are self-driven, motivated and feel comfortable in a team-oriented collaborative environment.
  
  

What can I expect from IQM?

• Contribute to groundbreaking projects that will shape the future of quantum computers.
• Thrive in a creative and open start-up environment that fosters growth, learning, and innovation.
• Be part of an international, fast-paced environment that values collaboration and cultural diversity.
• Play a significant role in a rapidly growing organization and be a part of our exciting success story.
  
  

Meet our people and hear more about IQM by visiting our Youtube channel here

Please note that only applications submitted through the website will be processed.

At IQM, we build world-leading quantum computers for the well-being of humankind. We design systems to tackle computational challenges beyond the practical limits of classical machines. Our work sits at the edge of science and engineering. It's complex, demanding, and deeply collaborative. We turn deep research into reliable, full-stack systems that drive discoveries in fields like medicine, energy, and technology, reshaping how the world computes.

Join the team that gives quantum a heartbeat.