Quantum Data Analyst Intern 2027

Introduction

At IBM Research, we are the innovation engine of IBM. Exploring what's next in computing and shaping the technologies the world will rely on tomorrow. From advancing AI and hybrid cloud to pioneering practical quantum computing, we anticipate challenges and unlock new opportunities for clients, partners, and society. Working in Research means joining a team that accelerates discovery at the intersection of high-performance computing, AI, quantum, and cloud. You'll collaborate with leading scientists, engineers, and visionaries to push boundaries and turn ideas into reality. With a culture built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration, IBM Research offers the opportunity to grow your career while contributing to breakthroughs that transform industries and change the world.

Your role and responsibilities

Within IBM Quantum, the Adoption Team is an elite team serving our partners as they research quantum computing solutions for their most pressing business challenges. We keep our partners up to date with the latest technical advances, and make sure they are empowered to use our software and services. As a data scientist intern, you will be supporting our data and analytics mission to drive reporting on and insights into the IBM Quantum partners and community members and your work will enable the team to make data-driven decisions. Focus areas will include adoption and impact of IBM Quantum hardware, software, learning and outreach content, and events. As a data scientist intern, your key stakeholders will be client/community-facing teams at IBM Quantum. In addition, you will interface across many individuals and parties at partner institutions and within IBM, including technical teams within IBM Quantum, product, marketing, and business development teams. You will support end-to-end workstreams, such as the building of new analytics resources and performing of advanced (predictive) data analysis. Successful attributes to thrive in this role are: Creative in framing and solving complex problems Self-starter Agile in navigating a complex organization and in stakeholder management Organized, with exceptional project management skills Quick learner with an independent growth mindset Able to absorb new technical concepts quickly and thoroughly Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly Enthusiasm about quantum computing and data science.

Required education

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred education

Master's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

• Pursuing a masters or PhD degree in data science or other quantitative field such as mathematics, computer science, statistics or physics.
• Proficiency with SQL and experience working with relational databases.
• Proficiency with Python and libraries commonly used for data analysis (e.g., NumPy, Pandas, SciPy, scikit-learn, matplotlib, Seaborn, etc.).
• Knowledge of common machine learning algorithms and frameworks: linear regression, decision trees, random forests, gradient boosting (e.g., XGBoost, LightGBM), neural networks, and deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow and PyTorch Experience building dashboards with one or more data visualization tools (experience with Metabase and/or Amplitude a plus)

Preferred technical and professional experience

• Experience with Github or other version control platform(s).
• Demonstrated ability to communicate project insights and findings and propose actionable next steps.

ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT

IBM Research is the organic growth engine of IBM and an innovation engine for our customers and partners. As part of this mission, IBM Research anticipates and examines 'What's Next in Computing' to ultimately create and integrate the technologies the world relies upon to solve big challenges and unlock new opportunities. We create and pioneer new markets for IBM, our partners and customers as exemplified in our ongoing quest to reach practical and large-scale quantum computing. Across IBM Research, we realize the power and potential to accelerate discovery with our partners and clients by combining the power of high performance computing, AI, and Quantum, all integrated through the hybrid cloud.

YOUR LIFE @ IBM

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ABOUT IBM

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At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it's time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.

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OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS

Supplemental 1 employees may be eligible for up to 8 paid holidays, minimum of 56 hours paid sick time and the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan. IBM offers paid family medical leave and disability benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law. This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 15 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.

Job Title

Quantum Data Analyst Intern 2027

Date posted

18-Sep-2026

Job ID

132431

City / Township / Village

Yorktown Heights, San Jose, Cambridge

State / Province

New York, Massachusetts, California

Country

United States

Work arrangement

Onsite

Area of work

Data & Analytics

Employment type

Co-Op (Fixed Term)

Contract type

Internship

Projected Minimum Salary per year

92,400.00

Projected Maximum Salary per year

184,800.00

Position type

Internship

Travel required

No Travel

Company

(0147) International Business Machines Corporation

Shift

General (daytime)

Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?

No