Quantum Control Systems FPGA Developer Internship 2027
IBMQuantum Control Systems FPGA Developer Internship 2027
IBMLocation
Yorktown Heights, NY
Type
Internship
Posted
9/22/2026
Compensation
$88,200 - $161,700 per year
Job description
The Quantum Control Systems FPGA Developer Internship at IBM Quantum is designed for motivated engineering students interested in developing large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computers. Interns will engage in various areas including software, firmware, FPGA development, and embedded systems. The role emphasizes collaboration with multiple teams to support the design of logic units and embedded software for next-generation quantum systems. This internship provides a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of quantum computing technology.
Requirements
- Pursuing a Master's or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
- Experience with Python, Jupyter Notebooks, Git, Linux, and command-line environments.
- Experience designing or implementing digital logic on FPGAs.
- Familiarity with HDL development such as Verilog, SystemVerilog, or VHDL.
- Experience with embedded systems and laboratory equipment.
- Strong debugging, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to learn new technologies quickly and work across disciplines.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and debug FPGA logic for quantum control and measurement systems.
- Integrate FPGA, embedded software, and hardware components into larger quantum systems.
- Develop software and automation tools for data collection, analysis, and lab instrumentation control.
- Debug embedded systems, ASICs, and low-level hardware/software interactions.
- Support qubit experiments, calibration routines, and system performance evaluations.
- Collaborate with physics, theory, hardware, PCB, ASIC, and deployment teams.
Benefits
- IBM offers competitive compensation, healthcare coverage, retirement programs, paid parental leave, tuition assistance, wellness programs, flexible work options, and extensive learning and certification resources.
H-1B filing history
Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026
Filing entity: Ibm Corporation
As of Aug 23, 2026
Initial approvals
656
FY2026
Approval rate
97.2%
FY2026
LCA certified
391
FY2026
Entry-level share
0.0%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
+31%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
-85%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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