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# Storage Systems Research Scientist Intern 2027

San Jose, CA Early career Research & Science 

Listed on IBM’s official careers site. Posted September 12, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on IBM’s careers site →](https://ibm.dejobs.org/jobs/CE68EA4D57FA45D7BBB05B9C0B0C4702/)

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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

Join a team pioneering the next generation of storage systems for AI and agentic AI. In this role, you will conduct innovative research at the intersection of AI, systems, and storage, tackling fundamental challenges in performance, scalability, and efficiency. You will contribute across the entire industrial research cycle, from developing novel ideas and system designs to building prototypes, evaluating performance at scale, demonstrating real-world impact, and publishing your findings in leading scientific venues.

Candidates should have a strong interest in systems research and experience with performance measurement, benchmarking, and analysis. Required technical and professional expertise
- Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (MS/PhD), with a focus on systems or at the intersection of systems and AI;
- Experience with system performance measurement and analysis;

### Programming languages
- Python, Go, Bash, Rust
- Using, administering, and programming for Linux environment;

### Tools and platforms
- Kubernetes, Docker, Git;
- Basic understanding of the storage stack in Linux Preferred technical and professional experience
- Understanding of LLM technology, distributed inference, llm-d/vLLM and KVCache in particular;
- Designing and implementing distributed systems and storage systems;
- GPU programming;
- High-performance storage systems;
- C++ programming language 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 12, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Oct 19, 2026
- Last checked: Oct 19, 2026
- Listed for: 37 days
- Location: San Jose, CA[Apply on IBM’s careers site →](https://ibm.dejobs.org/jobs/CE68EA4D57FA45D7BBB05B9C0B0C4702/)

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