Data Scientist Intern - Poughkeepsie, NY - 2027

IBM

City of Poughkeepsie (NY)

On-site

USD 84,000 - 154,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

IBM is seeking a motivated Systems Assurance Data Scientist Intern in Poughkeepsie, NY. You will contribute to data analytics for server systems, telemetry diagnostics, and quality metrics within an agile, collaborative team.

The role emphasizes learning in software development, data science, and QA, with exposure to visualization tools and ML concepts. Hybrid work arrangements are typical for this internship.

Qualifications

Experience in software development
Computer architecture basics
Strong communication skills
Agile team work
Growth mindset
Leadership potential
Familiarity with GitHub, VS Code, Eclipse
AI coding assistants exposure
Python data science libraries
Data visualization basics
Statistics basics

Responsibilities

Data analytics for IBM Server Systems field event analysis
System telemetry data diagnostics
Data visualizations for stakeholders
Quality metrics calculation (MTBF, PPM)
Analytics for field corrective actions
Document and drive closure of quality issues
Prioritize high-impact client events
Track fixes in the field
Manage Server Systems inventory data analytics
Manage Parts data for incidents and ppm tracking
Maintain quality targets for servers and parts

Skills

Software development

Data analytics

Python

Machine learning basics

Statistics

Communication

Team collaboration

AI coding assistants

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)

Tools

Git/GitHub

Visual Studio Code

Eclipse

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and talented intern with a strong foundation in software development and data analytics to join our team. This position offers hands‑on experience in software engineering, data science, and systems quality assurance within a collaborative and agile environment.

Your role and responsibilities

As a Systems Assurance Data Scientist, you’ll contribute to assuring the availability and reliability of IBM’s industry‑leading Server technologies. Responsibilities such as but not limited to:

Data analytics for:

IBM Server Systems client impacting field event analysis (repairs, outages).
System Telemetry data (diagnostics data)
Data visualization for stakeholders (Development, Test, Manufacturing, Client Support… teams) for monitoring, early warning, corrective actions…
Quality Metrics calculation and validation: MTBF, subsystem/part PPM rates
Provide analytics for surgical field corrective actions.
Document and drive to closure issues impacting Server Systems quality
Provide all applicable data analytics to prioritize higher impact (at client) and pervasive events
Track the application of fixes in the Field
Manage Server Systems Field install base Inventory
Provide inventory data analytics (Features, Configurations, usage where available…) to Development, Portfolio Management
Manage Parts data for Incidents and Part ppm tracking.
Manage Quality Targets for all current Servers, subsystems, and parts.

Required education

High School Diploma/GED

Preferred education

Bachelor's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

Skills we are Looking For

Experience or coursework in software development, design, and/or testing
Understanding of computer architecture and programming fundamentals
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, agile team environment
Self‑motivated with a growth mindset and eagerness to learn
Leadership potential and ability to take ownership of tasks
Familiarity with development tools such as Git/GitHub, Visual Studio Code, Eclipse
Exposure to AI coding assistants (e.g., IBM Bob)
Experience with Python data science and machine learning libraries such as scikit‑learn, pandas, PyTorch etc.
Understanding of data visualization tools and techniques
Knowledge of basic statistics and data modeling concepts

Preferred technical and professional experience

Data Visualization Tools: Exposure to data visualization tools and technologies to effectively communicate insights and findings to stakeholders.
Machine Learning Concepts: Basic understanding of machine learning concepts and techniques to support data analysis and statistical modeling.
Programming Languages: Interest in programming languages, such as Python or R, to support data extraction, transformation, and combination.

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

Supplemental 1 employees may be eligible for up to 8 paid holidays, minimum of 56 hours paid sick time and the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan. IBM offers paid family medical leave and disability benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law.
We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

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 Intern - Poughkeepsie, NY - 2027

Date posted

27-Aug-2026

Job ID

130037

City / Township / Village

POUGHKEEPSIE

State / Province

New York

Country

United States