AI Foundations - Research Software Engineer
IBM · Cambridge, United States · Infrastructure & Technology
About this role
IBM is hiring a mid-level AI Research Scientist in the machine learning function based in Cambridge, United States. The posting calls out experience with Python, Rust, PyTorch, LLMs.
- Role
- AI Research Scientist
- Function
- machine learning
- Level
- mid
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Full-time
- Location
- Cambridge, United States
- Department
- Infrastructure & Technology
- Posted
- May 18, 2026
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Job description
from IBM careersIntroduction
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
IBM Research is seeking an innovative and driven Research Engineer to push the boundaries of Artificial Intelligence. In this role, you will be at the forefront of natural language processing (NLP), deep learning, and foundation model development. You will bridge the gap between cutting-edge theoretical research and practical application by building, training, and analyzing large language models (LLMs). This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of AI interpretability, collaborate with world-class scientists and academic partners, and publish groundbreaking findings at top-tier industry venues. If you are passionate about rapidly prototyping AI-driven solutions and scaling complex data pipelines, we invite you to join our team.