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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

The AI Research Partnership Intern supports the acceleration the technology roadmap for IBM and Red Hat’s product portfolio, particularly in AI, through collaborations between IBM Research and organizations outside of IBM leading in their respective domains. This intern will work closely with stakeholders internal and external to company across product, go-to-market and research disciplines. This role is a critical enabler of IBM securing market leadership in AI for business.

Required technical and professional expertise

Can demonstrate ability to project manage across multiple departments and partners

* Tools evidence on resume: links to project artifacts (roadmaps, dashboards), or screenshots/URLs where appropriate.

* Experience with productivity tools (e.g., Monday Work Management, Airtable, Jira, Asana, Notion)

* Experience coordinating cross-functional teams of 5+ members

* Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies

Strong strategic thinking, relationship management, & technical skills

* Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, SQL, Python, or R)

* Produced market/tech landscapes and competitive analyses; built simple business cases (TAM/SAM/SOM, ROI, partner fit).

* Built hands-on demos/PoCs using Python/Jupyter/REST APIs/Git/etc

* Designed evaluation plans for AI features (e.g., task success, latency, cost, model quality metrics); wrote decision memos.

* Evidence: GitHub links, demo videos, short technical briefs included/linked on resume

Confident and influential interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively present to and groups at all levels

* Created and delivered C-suite briefings and technical deep-dives; facilitated decision meetings/workshops (Design Thinking).

* Produced clear one-pagers and narratives; practiced data storytelling with Tableau/Power BI/Looker/etc visuals.

* Experience creating and delivering technical presentations (PowerPoint, Keynote)

* Previous roles requiring executive briefings, client presentations, or conference speaking

* Experience writing technical documentation, reports, or proposals

* Leadership roles in student organizations, teaching assistant positions, or team captain experience.

Preferred technical and professional experience

* Experience with Enterprise AI Tools and Platforms: Possess experience of working with these products, with a particular emphasis in AI (training Across the product suite will be provided)

* Client or partner-facing experience

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.