Senior AI Research Scientist (Physics) — Quantum, NLP & ML Expert

IBM; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM Consulting in Maryland seeks an experienced AI Architect to design AI solutions using setting foundation models and NLP/ML techniques. You will lead cognitive projects from research to production, collaborating with diverse teams to deliver scalable AI capabilities.

The role demands advanced degrees, TS/SCI clearance, and 8+ years in research across relevant disciplines. You will work five days per week in a College Park SCIF, contributing to strategic client outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or related technical field.
• 8+ years of experience in science and applied research in one of the listed disciplines.
• TS/SCI clearance and full‑scope polygraph required on Day 1.

Responsibilities

• Design AI solutions using foundation models and NLP/ML techniques.
• Develop cognitive solutions for structured and unstructured data.
• Lead AI project lifecycle from research to deployment.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to leverage AI for business value.
• Optimize solutions using NLP, image/video/voice processing or Watson technologies

Skills

Python

NLP

ML frameworks

Github Copilot

Amazon Code Whisperer

Education

Bachelor's Degree in computer science or related field

Master's Degree in a technical field

Tools

Python

Job description

IBM Consulting in Maryland seeks an experienced AI Architect to design AI solutions using setting foundation models and NLP/ML techniques. You will lead cognitive projects from research to production, collaborating with diverse teams to deliver scalable AI capabilities.

The role demands advanced degrees, TS/SCI clearance, and 8+ years in research across relevant disciplines. You will work five days per week in a College Park SCIF, contributing to strategic client outcomes.