About the role#
Join the AI Foundations Research team to help shape the future of artificial intelligence. You will work alongside scientists and engineers to conduct end-to-end research that delivers real-world impact. This role bridges fundamental science and engineering, focusing on areas like multi-modal systems, data generation, and novel model architectures. You will contribute to open innovation initiatives while working in a collaborative, expert-led environment.
What you'll do#
- Explore new algorithms for training, fine-tuning, reinforcement learning, and inference time scaling.
- Engage in the full research lifecycle from identifying core challenges to designing and validating prototype solutions.
- Build the infrastructure that powers AI research.
- Drive projects from concept to completion.
- Transform novel algorithms into high-performance, reusable code within distributed frameworks.
What you'll need#
- Familiarity with modern AI concepts, including Transformer architectures and Large Language Models.
- Hands-on project or class experience in AI and machine learning.
- Proficiency in Python for software development, scripting, or prototyping.
- Expertise in ML frameworks like PyTorch.
- Experience with generative AI and multimodal models.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
- Ability to explain technical concepts and present research through high-impact demonstrations.
- Commitment to writing high-quality, well-tested code.
- Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Data Science.
Location & details#
- Term: Summer 2027
- Location: United States
- Modality: On-site
- Employment: Full-time internship
- Paid: Yes
- Sponsorship: Not available
About IBM
IBM provides IT services and consulting to a global client base. The company develops technology solutions across areas such as cloud computing, security, analytics, and infrastructure. It operates as a public organization with more than 10,001 employees. The corporate headquarters are located in Armonk, New York.
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