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# Microarchitecture / Software Intern 2027 - AI Accelerators Research

Yorktown Heights, NY Early career Software Engineering 

Listed on IBM’s official careers site. Posted September 11, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on IBM’s careers site →](https://ibm.dejobs.org/jobs/D21D34EFF8CB49CCA659216C24E8F1AE/)

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## Job description

### 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

In this role, you will join a world-class team of engineers and researchers and contribute to the development of microarchitectures and the related back-end compiler software for advanced versions of IBM’s AI accelerators. This work will be carried out in a multi-disciplinary environment where hardware-software co-optimization is key. The microarchitecture innovations and software-stack components will target complete AI solutions for both established and next-generation AI applications.

Specific examples of job responsibilities include
- Explore compute-in-memory extensions to dataflow microarchitecture accelerators,
- Investigate microarchitecture extensions to enhance on-chip memory expansion and efficiency,
- Develop software kernels to demonstrate and leverage the microarchitecture innovations,
- Prototyping on FPGA emulation platforms,
- Contribute to the development of cutting-edge demonstrations with emerging AI accelerators. Required technical and professional expertise
- Have strong background on AI accelerators and/or AI accelerator-associated software
- Possess a track record of research in hardware-software co-design
- Effective communication of technical ideas Preferred technical and professional experience
- Familiarity with tools and languages for microarchitecture studies
- Strong programming skills
- Research experience on compilers for AI accelerators
- Experience with hardware/software co-optimization for AI applications
- Familiarity with a diverse set of AI applications
- Hands-on experience in prototyping AI-based solutions 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.

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Sep 11, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Oct 19, 2026
- Last checked: Oct 19, 2026
- Listed for: 38 days
- Location: Yorktown Heights, NY[Apply on IBM’s careers site →](https://ibm.dejobs.org/jobs/D21D34EFF8CB49CCA659216C24E8F1AE/)

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