About the role#
AI agents are being integrated across the technology stack and granted access to data and computational resources. This shift introduces new security risks. We are looking for an intern to help us address these challenges and build systems that provide strong security guarantees for AI agents and agentic applications.
What you'll do#
- Design systems to address emerging security risks.
- Create proof of concept implementations.
- Conduct experiments, evaluations, and data analysis.
- Communicate technical ideas and research findings to the team.
What you'll need#
- Strong programming skills in Python, Rust, or Go.
- Experience building, debugging, and testing software systems.
- Experience with AI agents and agentic software development.
- Experience designing, conducting, and evaluating experiments.
- Knowledge of systems security, software security, access control, and language-based security concepts.
- Knowledge of distributed systems and operating system concepts.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Location & details#
- This is an on-site internship based in Yorktown Heights, New York.
- The position is full-time and paid.
- We are not providing sponsorship for this role.
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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