Software Engineer, AI Foundations Research Internship

IBM

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TL;DR · Software Engineer, AI Foundations Research Internship

AI Foundations - Software Engineer - Research Internship 2027 is a role within the AI Foundations Research team focused on developing multi-modal, multi-lingual systems and innovative model architectures. As an intern, you will engage in the full research lifecycle by identifying core challenges, designing prototype solutions, and building robust, scalable infrastructure to power cutting-edge research. You will transform novel algorithms into high-performance code within distributed frameworks while exploring areas like reinforcement learning, inference time scaling, and generative programming for language and code. The role requires proficiency in Python and experience with PyTorch and other machine learning frameworks. Candidates should possess foundational knowledge of Transformer architectures and Large Language Models. This position addresses the technical challenge of creating reliable, high-quality models across various modalities while ensuring research is translated into reusable code within an open innovation framework.

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What you'll do

  • Identify core research challenges and design novel prototype solutions for artificial intelligence.
  • Validate new AI concepts through rigorous experimentation and testing.
  • Develop robust, scalable infrastructure to power cutting-edge AI research.
  • Transform novel algorithms into high-performance, reusable code within distributed frameworks.
  • Conduct research on training, fine-tuning, reinforcement learning, and inference time scaling.
  • Explore generative computing and programming for language, code, and multi-modal systems.
  • Contribute to IBM's open innovation initiatives and multi-lingual model development.

What we're looking for

  • Must possess a High School Diploma or GED.
  • Familiarity with core AI concepts, including Transformer architectures and Large Language Models (LLMs).
  • Proficiency in Python for software development, scripting, or prototyping.
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills to solve complex problems.
  • Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and work collaboratively in a team.
  • Experience with PyTorch and full-cycle development of algorithms and systems.
  • Hands-on experience with generative AI and multimodal models.
  • Ability to present research and create high-impact technical demonstrations.

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