SW Developer Intern | AI Center of Excellence

IBM; Markham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM is offering an intern position to work on AI software engineering projects, focusing on building AI-powered applications using IBM's Watsonx platform and Granite models. You will collaborate with designers, developers, and account managers to deliver scalable, secure solutions on IBM Cloud.

The role emphasizes hands-on coding, agile practices, and learning across AI tools and cloud services, with a May 03, 2027 start and an 8-month duration.

Qualifications

• Experience as a full stack developer with a focus in AI and backend tech.
• Proficiency with server-side languages (Node.js, Python, Java) and databases (Cassandra, PostgreSQL).
• Familiar with web tech (HTTP, REST, JSON, HTML, Ajax, JavaScript) and AI/ML frameworks (PyTorch, Hugging Face, OpenAI API).
• Basic understanding of LLM prompt engineering and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG).
• Version control and CI/CD pipelines (Git).
• Strong analytical and communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test AI applications and services.
• Write clean, efficient, documented code following best practices.
• Follow security best practices to meet IBM policies and industry standards.
• Communicate progress and decisions to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Participate in agile/scrum ceremonies and sprint activities.
• Collaborate with TAMs, solution architects, UX/UI designers, and other developers.
• Stay updated on generative AI trends, IBM Cloud services, and related tech.

Skills

Full stack AI

Node.js

Python

Java

HTML/JS

REST/JSON

LLM Prompt Eng

AI/ML frameworks

English communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

CI/CD

Job description

Introduction

As an IBM Intern, you'll gain hands-on experience working on meaningful projects that create value for users around the world. You'll collaborate with experienced designers and developers to build responsive, user-centered applications using modern technologies, while contributing your own ideas, perspectives, and technical skills. We value individuals who are curious, proactive, and willing to challenge conventional thinking to drive better outcomes.

At IBM, work is more than a job, it's an opportunity to create, innovate, and solve complex problems alongside some of the brightest minds in technology. As part of a collaborative and inclusive community, you'll help develop solutions that make a real impact for clients and communities worldwide. If you're ready to learn, grow, and help shape the future of technology, we'd love to hear from you.

Your Role And Responsibilities

As a Developer at IBM, you'll help build the technologies powering the quantum revolution and the next generation of AI. Join a team of innovators who turn bold ideas into real-world solutions through creativity, curiosity, and continuous learning, delivering impact on some of the industry's most trusted platforms.

The AI Center of Excellence is seeking a skilled AI Software Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will design, develop, and implement advanced AI solutions using IBM's Watsonx platform and pretrained models like Granite. You will build scalable and secure applications on IBM Cloud, collaborating with Technical Account Managers, Solution Architects, UX/UI Designers, and other developers to deliver innovative, high-impact solutions.

• Design, develop, and test AI applications and services.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following best practices.
• Follow security best practices in development to meet IBM's policies and industry standards.
• Communicate progress, challenges, and technical decisions effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Participate in agile/scrum ceremonies, contributing to sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Collaborate with technical account managers, UX/UI designers, architects, and other stakeholders to integrate AI components seamlessly into the overall solution.
• Stay updated on emerging trends in generative AI, IBM Cloud services, and relevant technologies.

Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

Minimally, the incumbent will possess:

• Experience as a full stack developer with a focus in AI and an understanding of backend technologies, including server-side languages (Node.js, Python, Java) and databases (Cassandra, PostgreSQL, etc.)
• Experience in web technologies: HTTP, REST, JSON, HTML, Ajax, JavaScript etc as well as a familiarity with AI/ML frameworks like PyTorch, Hugging Face, or OpenAI API
• Basic understanding of LLM prompt engineering and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) techniques
• Experience with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD pipelines for efficient development workflows
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to address technical challenges effectively
• Strong collaboration skills, having worked effectively with design and engineering teams to include effective verbal & written communication skills in English

Program Start Date: May 03, 2027

Program Duration: 8 Months

Candidates must be available to participate for the full duration of the internship

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

• The IBM watsonx product portfolio and IBM Cloud Infrastructure
• Experience in deploying and fine-tuning models like Granite, Mistral, or Llama 3
• Hands-on experience with containerization tools like Docker or Kubernetes
• Understanding of the micro-services architecture and modern cloud programming practices
• Experience in using messaging brokers like RabbitMQ, Kafka etc
• Operating Systems (such as Red Hat, Ubuntu, etc.)
• Experience with build tools like Maven/Gradle and experience with automated testing (JUnit, Selenium and/or Puppeteer)