Software Engineer Intern - AI Accelerators Research

Introduction

IBM Research takes responsibility for technology and its role in society. Working in IBM Research means you'll join a team who invent what's next in computing, always choosing the big, urgent and mind-bending work that endures and shapes generations. Our passion for discovery, and excitement for defining the future of tech, is what builds our strong culture around solving problems for clients and seeing the real world impact that you can make.

IBM's product and technology landscape includes Research, Software, and Infrastructure. Entering this domain positions you at the heart of IBM, where growth and innovation thrive.

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will join a world-class team of engineers and researchers and contribute to the development of an optimized software stack for IBM's emerging and existing AI accelerators. This work will be carried out in a multi-disciplinary environment where hardware-software co-optimization is key. The developed software stack components will be part of complete AI solutions for both established and next-generation AI applications. Specific examples of job responsibilities include (a) Develop software optimization in the compiler for AI accelerators, (b) Investigate and prototype AI model optimizations for their execution in accelerators, (c) 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

Strong programming skills - C+

• 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.