• Intern 2026: Quantum Network / Security Engineer

    IBM (Albany, NY)


    Introduction

     

    IBM Research takes responsibility for technology and its role in society. Working in IBM Research means you'll join a team who invent what's next in computing, always choosing the big, urgent and mind-bending work that endures and shapes generations. Our passion for discovery, and excitement for defining the future of tech, is what builds our strong culture around solving problems for clients and seeing the real world impact that you can make.

     

    IBM's product and technology landscape includes Research, Software, and Infrastructure. Entering this domain positions you at the heart of IBM, where growth and innovation thrive.

     

    Your role and responsibilities

     

    Advance the development of quantum computing systems and the datacenter networking infrastructure

     

    Learn new quantum engineering techniques and incorporate those principles into work processes for building the next generation of quantum computers

     

    Participate in corporate events, executive speaker series, and showcase effective time management. Expectation is that the intern will help with network setup, testing and verification. You will also need to be familiar with network monitoring software. Have the ability to gather monitoring data from other hardware components and derive trends from the data.

    Required technical and professional expertise

    * Computer science or EE

    * Proficient in Linux

    * Automation knowledge - Ansible/Python

    * Understanding of API's

    * Desire/interest to work in the field of computer networking/security

    Preferred technical and professional experience

    * General networking/security knowledge

    * Knowledge of DeVos/GitHub processes

    * Understanding of SNMP

     

    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, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.