[Remote] Research AI Engineer, Intern: 2026

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. IBM Research is at the forefront of technology and its societal impact, focusing on pioneering innovations in computing. The role involves collaborating with AI researchers and engineers to design and implement AI solutions, working with advanced models, and developing frameworks for scalable AI applications. Responsibilities Collaborate with AI researchers and engineers to design, prototype, and implement AI solutions Work with large language models (LLMs), multimodal models, and agentic frameworks to solve real-world use cases Design, build, and maintain AI agent frameworks and platforms that enable scalable orchestration, tool integration, and autonomous task execution across enterprise and user-facing applications Develop experimental demos, proof-of-concepts, and integrations that showcase the value of AI Stay current with recent AI research and propose ways to bring new methods into practical applications Skills Currently pursuing a Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field Strong programming skills in Python Familiarity with machine learning fundamentals, natural language processing and generative AI Strong problem-solving mindset and ability to work in a collaborative team environment Currently pursuing a PhD Understanding of MLOps concepts (model deployment, monitoring, scaling) Prior experience with open-source contributions, research projects, or hackathons related to AI Company Overview IBM is an IT technology and consulting firm providing computer hardware, software, infrastructure, and hosting services. It was founded in 1911, and is headquartered in Armonk, New York, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship IBM has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 3032 in 2025, 3301 in 2024, 2160 in 2023, 1809 in 2022, 1157 in 2021, 2669 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.