[AI Foundation]Research Student Intern

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

This position is for IBM Japan. IBM Research is one of the world’s largest and most influential corporate research labs, with an unmatched investment in basic research and core science and a commitment to invent the future of technology by making scientific breakthroughs that will transform industries and society. IBM Research is extending research and development especially in technology areas related to AI because it has great possibilities of solving difficult and/or new problems that have not been solved and of creating innovative services that have not been even dreamed of.

We are focusing on the research and development of IBM’s open large language model, Granite, as well as the multimodal models Granite Speech and Granite Vision. We are also actively exploring how we can leverage AI agents to extend and enhance IBM products.

Period

3 months in 2027 (Can be negotiated)

Time

9:00～17:36 (default) Reduced working hours can be negotiated.

Place

Hakozaki (Tokyo)

Daily Salary

18,000yen (for master's)／20,000yen (for doctoral students)(in case housing allowance is unnecessary) 24,000yen (for master's)／26,000yen (for doctoral students)(including housing allowance) Daily commuting cost will be paid. Transportation cost to come to Tokyo is *not* separately paid.

For non-Japanese nationals

• For foreign residents coming to Japan to participate in our internship, please apply at least 4 months prior to the desired start date in order to prepare for the VISA.

In addition, the internship period must be at least 3 months. (This does not apply to foreign students living in Japan.)

Required technical and professional expertise

Skill set and knowledge: Basic computer programming skill and knowledge, basic English language capability to understand technical documents written in English and to have simple conversations in English. Besides, knowledge and skills in the areas mentioned in Job Description depending on the area of internship.

Language

• English communication skills for emails and conference calls is mandatory.
• Understanding and interests on different cultures are desirable.

Preferred technical and professional experience

Experience: Fundamental experience of computer programming. 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.