Introduction

At IBM, work is more than a job - it's a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you've never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging problems? If so, lets talk.

Your Role and Responsibilities

Start and end dates for this Internship are during Summer 2022 (3 months). At IBM Research, we invent things that matter to the world. Today, we are pioneering the most promising and disruptive technologies that will transform industries and society, including the future of AI, Cloud and Quantum Computing. We are driven to discover. With more than 3,000 researchers in 12 labs located across six continents, IBM Research is one of the world’s largest and most influential corporate research labs.

We are seeking candidates with proven interest and experience in implementing innovative software solutions and applications. You will work in close collaboration with other researchers on projects addressing challenges related to social and civic issues in some key domains, including - health, environment, education, economic development, employment, and criminal justice. You desire to work in a fast-paced research environment in close collaboration with world-class researchers, software engineers, and designers to create and maintain applications and infrastructure in support of our research agenda. You excel at verbal and written communications. You will deliver production-level code to support the implementation of our research assets to drive impact in communities, addressing society’s racial and social challenges.

Candidates should have basic knowledge in one or more of the following skills:

• Programming skills (C/C++, Java, Python, Javascript, Node.js, etc.)
• Software engineering practices including agile techniques
• Building cloud applications using APIs and services
• System building/debugging/testing skills
• Machine learning techniques and machine learning toolkits such as R, scikit-learn,Theano, Caffe, PyTorch
• Programming on GPUs
• Scale-out programming (e.g. MPI)

Candidates must be willing to work in any of the following locations: Almaden, CA; Cambridge, MA; Yorktown Heights, NY.

Eligible candidates must be pursuing a Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline (Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or a related area). The World is Our Laboratory: No matter where discovery takes place, IBM researchers push the boundaries of science, technology and business to make the world work better. IBM Research is a global community of forward-thinkers working towards a common goal: progress.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Advanced experience in general programming skills in one or more of these languages: Java, Javascript, Python, C++, Node.js, LISP, etc.
• Demonstrated interest in racial or social-justice oriented topics and applications.
• Strong problem-solving and reasoning skills.
• Advanced knowledge of software engineering practices including agile processes
• Experience solving analytical problems using rigorous and quantitative approaches

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Advanced usage of machine learning environments (e.g., R, Scikit-learn, Theano, PyTorch, Tensorflow etc.)
• Advanced experience in Data Analytics and Processing Pipelines, including Data Mining/Automated Knowledge Acquisition, Representation & Reasoning.
• Advanced experience in characterization and validation of cognitive systems via user-centric studies and design.
• Proven research experience through publication in technical communities such as NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, IJCAI, ACL, AAAI, KDD, CHI, IUI, CSCW, or similar.
• Experience solving analytical problems using rigorous and quantitative approaches
• Experience analyzing large-scale data from a variety of sources
• Design, validation, and characterization of algorithms and/or systems
• Cloud-native development and toolkits such as Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift
• Experience in front and back-end web application development and frameworks such as HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, Carbon, React, Flask, Node.js, etc.
• Backend storage technologies such as SQL and NoSQL databases such as Postgres, MongoDB, Cloudant, ElasticSearch, etc.

About Business Unit

With more than 3,000 researchers in 12 labs located across six continents, IBM Research brings together hundreds of researchers who possess unparalleled industry expertise to address some of the world's most challenging problems. Join us as we do pioneering work in areas such as cognitive computing, augmented intelligence, quantum computing, and blockchain, to name a few.

Your Life @ IBM

Are you craving to learn more? Prepared to solve some of the world's most unique challenges? And ready to shape the future for millions of people? If so, then it's time to join us, express your individuality, unleash your curiosity and discover new possibilities. Every IBMer, and potential ones like yourself, has a voice, carves their own path, and uses their expertise to help co-create and add to our story. Together, we have the power to make meaningful change – to alter the fabric of our clients, of society and IBM itself, to create a truly positive impact and make the world work better for everyone. It's time to define your career.

About IBM

IBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we’re also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 50 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business. At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it’s time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.

Location Statement

IBM offers a wide range of resources for eligible IBMers to thrive both inside and outside of work. In addition to a competitive benefits program consisting of medical and life insurance, retirement plans, and time off, eligible employees may also have access to: ·12 weeks of paid parental bonding leave. Family care options are also available to support eligible employees during COVID-19. ·World-class training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform. IBM's learning culture supports your restless attitude to grow your skills and build the depth and scale of knowledge needed to achieve your career goals. ·Well-being programs to support mental and physical health. ·Financial programs that empower you to plan, save, and manage your money (including expert financial counseling, 401(k), IBM stock discount, etc.). ·Select educational reimbursement opportunities. ·Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups where you can network and connect with IBMers across the globe. ·Giving and volunteer programs to benefit charitable organizations and local communities. ·Discounts on retail products, services, and experiences. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

Being You @ IBM

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, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, 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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IBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.

Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we’re also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 50 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.

At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it’s time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.