Quantum Computing Community Advocate
Yorktown Heights (Westchester) IT development
Job description
The IBM Q team is driving research and development of the industry's most advanced quantum computing hardware and software and growing communities to not only accelerate quantum computing but to help the world understand how to use it. You will help grow the Qiskit community by working with startups and universities to understand their needs, code examples and proof of concepts, develop content for university courses and then drive the Qiskit and IBM Q roadmap in support of them. The IBM Q and Qiskit core teams, based in Yorktown Heights, NY, are developing every aspect of the business to support quantum computing - including not only the quantum systems and quantum communities that are essential to accelerate progress, but redeveloping the full software stack from the ground up. You must be strong at building relationships and healthy and supportive teams, be comfortable working in cross-functional groups, and be able to and willing to expand your knowledge through self-directed learning (online courses, videos, on-the-job learning). You will collaborate with offering management, software development, quantum theory and algorithms research, and business development teams.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Natural Sciences, or a related area is required.
This position can be located anywhere in North America.
Quant18
Auto req ID
173208BR
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Role ( Job Role )
Software Developer
State / Province
NEW YORK
Primary job category
Software Development & Support
Company
(0147) International Business Machines Corporation
Contract type
Regular
Employment Type
Full-Time
ERBP
Yes
Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?
No
Travel Required
Up to 25% or 2 days a week (home on weekends- based on project requirements)
IBM Business Group
Systems
Preferred Education
Master's Degree
City / Township / Village
YORKTOWN HEIGHTS
EO Statement
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, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise
· Knowledge and programming experience in Python, C/C++ or Java ; Experience in version control systems ; Experience with open source projects; Experience with APIs
Country/Region
United States
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience
Experience with Python programming; Experience with Qiskit, IBM's open source SDK for Quantum Computing ; Interaction with Agile software development in large teams; Background in quantum computing, quantum mechanics, or quantum information science; Experience with Container technology
Secondary Job Category
Other Software Development & Support
Eligibility Requirements
· None
Position Type
Professional
Early Professional Track
Not Applicable - Professional Hire