About the role#
The Electronic Design Automation (EDA) team develops software and Agentic AI solutions to design and verify IBM's next-generation processors and computing systems. You will work on projects involving logic design, functional verification, synthesis, routing, and timing analysis. This role sits at the center of IBM's Agentic AI transformation in semiconductor development.
What you'll do#
- Develop software and Agentic AI solutions for designing and verifying computing systems.
- Collaborate with engineers on problems at the intersection of software, AI, and chip design.
- Gain exposure to machine learning techniques applied to chip design workflows, including synthesis and place-and-route automation.
- Create software tools that support physical design, timing analysis, and functional verification.
- Build algorithms that improve design quality and speed up chip development.
- Partner with teams across IBM zSystems, Power Systems, Storage, and Quantum Computing.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Familiarity with object-oriented programming such as C++, Java, or Rust.
- Exposure to Python or other scripting languages.
- Knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and digital logic design.
- Coursework or exposure to AI or Agent Engineering.
- Familiarity with computer architecture, microarchitecture, and digital or VLSI design concepts.
- Exposure to Linux development environments, software engineering practices, testing, and version control.
- Familiarity with GenAI, ML frameworks, or AI-assisted software development.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Location & details#
- Location: Poughkeepsie, New York.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: Hybrid.
- This is a paid, full-time internship.
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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