AI Foundations Research Engineer Intern

IBM; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

IBM Research in Cambridge, MA seeks an AI Software Engineer Intern to contribute to the AI Foundations Research team. You will participate in end-to-end research, prototype new algorithms, and validate them through experiments, shaping real-world AI impact.

Work in small, expert teams on transformer architectures, LLMs, multi-modal models, and scalable infrastructure. You will write high-quality, well-tested code in Python and PyTorch and collaborate across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Foundational ML concepts including transformers and LLMs.
• Experience with Python for development, scripting or prototyping.
• Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills.
• Clear communication and teamwork abilities.
• Eager to learn with focus on high-quality, well-tested code.

Responsibilities

• Engage in the full AI research lifecycle to prototype and validate new ideas.
• Develop scalable infrastructure powering cutting-edge AI research.
• Collaborate in small expert-led teams to deliver end-to-end projects.

Skills

Foundational ML Knowledge

Python

Problem-Solving

Communication

Learning Mindset

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

PyTorch

Job description

IBM Research in Cambridge, MA seeks an AI Software Engineer Intern to contribute to the AI Foundations Research team. You will participate in end-to-end research, prototype new algorithms, and validate them through experiments, shaping real-world AI impact.

Work in small, expert teams on transformer architectures, LLMs, multi-modal models, and scalable infrastructure. You will write high-quality, well-tested code in Python and PyTorch and collaborate across disciplines.