Summer Research Intern, Integrated Circuit Design for Quantum Computing

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TL;DR · Summer Research Intern, Integrated Circuit Design for Quantum Computing

As a Summer Research Intern 2027 - Integrated Circuit Design for Quantum Computing, you will join IBM Research to develop advanced integrated circuits for quantum computing applications. You will contribute to the design of high-performance digital, mixed-signal, and RF circuits using CMOS-based electronics in advanced technology nodes. Your daily work involves various stages of development, including concept exploration, IC architecture definition, system integration, bring-up, and testing. The role requires expertise in schematic design, physical layout, verification, and measurement within a deep submicron CMOS environment. You will utilize the Cadence IC design framework and may apply programming skills in common languages to solve technical challenges. Ideal candidates possess multidisciplinary skills and a background in physics, communication theory, or quantum computing to address the specific hardware requirements of scalable fault-tolerant quantum computation systems.

What you'll do

  • Design advanced integrated circuits for quantum computing applications using CMOS-based electronics.
  • Perform schematic design and physical layout for high-performance digital, mixed-signal, or RF circuits.
  • Execute circuit verification and measurement processes in advanced technology nodes.
  • Conduct IC architecture exploration and definition to develop differentiated solutions.
  • Manage system integration, bring-up, and testing of integrated circuits.
  • Utilize the Cadence IC design framework to develop and implement circuit designs.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred.
  • Experience in RF, mixed-signal, or digital circuit design and layout (2 years).
  • Expertise in deep submicron CMOS technology with successful tape-out experience (2 years).
  • Thorough knowledge of the Cadence IC design framework (2 years).
  • Strong programming skills in commonly used languages (2 years) (preferred).
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills for multi-disciplinary collaboration (preferred).
  • Proven record of research accomplishment, such as publications (preferred).
  • Background in communication theory, quantum computing, or physics (preferred).

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