AI Foundations - Research Co-Op
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Introduction
At IBM Research, we are the innovation engine of IBM. Exploring what’s next in computing and shaping the technologies the world will rely on tomorrow. From advancing AI and hybrid cloud to pioneering practical quantum computing, we anticipate challenges and unlock new opportunities for clients, partners, and society. Working in Research means joining a team that accelerates discovery at the intersection of high-performance computing, AI, quantum, and cloud.
You’ll collaborate with leading scientists, engineers, and visionaries to push boundaries and turn ideas into reality. With a culture built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration, IBM Research offers the opportunity to grow your career while contributing to breakthroughs that transform industries and change the world.
Your role and responsibilities
Conduct cutting-edge research and algorithm development in the areas of computational biology and machine learning, including but not limited to:
- Developing algorithms and techniques for predicting the effect of mutations on binding interactions
- Prototype, implement, and evaluate models using modern machine learning frameworks
- Contribute to research publications, technical reports and project deliverables Required technical and professional expertise
Exposure to Back-End Development
- Experience working with back-end development technologies, designing, developing, testing, and delivering offerings using leading-edge and/or proven technologies.
Component-Level Solution Development
- Exposure to designing, coding, and testing innovative component-level software solutions, ensuring unit testing and readiness for integration into products.
CI/CD Pipeline Contribution
- Experience working with automated CI/CD pipelines, contributing to code quality stages, and ensuring seamless integration and delivery.
Debugging and Problem-Solving
- Exposure to debugging customer-reported problems, designing, developing, and unit testing code fixes, and collaborating with stakeholders to resolve issues efficiently.
Agile Environment Collaboration
- Experience working in an Agile, collaborative environment, understanding stakeholder requirements, and aligning with team goals and objectives. Preferred technical and professional experience
L3 Support Engineering
- Exposure to L3 support engineering practices, including designing, developing, and testing solutions to resolve complex customer-reported problems.
DevOps Engineering
- Experience working with DevOps engineering principles, contributing to the automated CI/CD pipeline, and ensuring seamless integration and delivery.
Front-End Development
- Exposure to front-end development technologies, designing, developing, testing, and delivering offerings using leading-edge and/or proven technologies. IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and 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, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
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