Data Scientist & AI ELH - RTP 2027

IBM

Boston (MA)

Hybrid

USD 89,000 - 133,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

IBM is seeking an early-career Data Scientist & AI professional to contribute to AI solution design, development and deployment. You will work with Senior Developers to build predictive models, analyze data, and generate insights to help optimize IBM's enterprise performance.

The role emphasizes Python-based ML, data preprocessing, and collaboration in a hybrid work environment in RTP, North Carolina. A Bachelor's Degree is required for this entry-level position.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
Strong Python and ML fundamentals.
Experience with Git and collaborative workflows.

Responsibilities

Contribute to design, development and implementation of AI solutions.
Preprocess, clean, analyze and visualize data to support business decisions.
Build models with Senior Developers to enable predictive insights.
Help optimize enterprise performance using AI across systems.

Skills

Python

NumPy

pandas

scikit-learn

Git

ML algorithms

Data preprocessing

Software engineering

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Keras

Docker

REST APIs

AWS

Azure

GCP

MLflow

Kubeflow

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Linux

Job description

At IBM, work is more than a job - it's a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you've never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging problems? If so, lets talk

Your role and responsibilities

We are seeking a motivated and technically skilled early-career professional to join our AI and Data Science development team. As a Junior Developer, you will contribute to the design, development, and implementation of AI solutions and look for ways to effienciently collect, clean, analyze, and visualize data to support business decisions that support real-world applications across enterprise systems. This role is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in machine learning and software engineering who is eager to grow in a collaborative, innovation-driven environment. You will work with Senior Developers to build models helping to create predictive models, generate insights and help optimize company performance.

Required education

Bachelor's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

Proficiency in Python and experience with libraries such as NumPy, pandas, scikit-learn.
Solid understanding of machine learning algorithms and model evaluation techniques.
Experience with Git and collaborative development workflows.
Ability to work with structured and unstructured data, including preprocessing and transformation.
Familiarity with software engineering principles and debugging practices.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred technical and professional experience

Experience with deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, Keras).
Exposure to model deployment using Docker, REST APIs, or cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Understanding of MLOps tools and practices (e.g., MLflow, Kubeflow, CI/CD pipelines).
Knowledge of distributed systems, storage architectures (e.g., IBM Storage Scale), and performance optimization.
Familiarity with Linux environments and container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes, OpenShift).
Awareness of ethical AI principles, including fairness, transparency, and bias mitigation.

ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT

IBM Systems helps IT leaders think differently about their infrastructure. IBM servers and storage are no longer inanimate - they can understand, reason, and learn so our clients can innovate while avoiding IT issues. Our systems power the world’s most important industries and our clients are the architects of the future.Join us to help build our leading-edge technology portfoliodesigned for cognitive business and optimized for cloud computing.

YOUR LIFE @ IBM

In a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better.

Being an IBMer means you’ll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you’ll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.

Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do.

Are you ready to be an IBMer?

ABOUT IBM

IBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.

Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we’re also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 500 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.

At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it’s time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.

IBM is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by the applicable law. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS

IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full‑time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro‑rated for those who start working during the calendar year.

Job Title

Data Scientist & AI ELH - RTP 2027

Date posted

24-Aug-2026

Job ID

129923

City / Township / Village

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, DURHAM

State / Province

North Carolina

Country

United States