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Intern 2026 AI for Math and Science

IBM

San Jose, CAOn Site

Original Job Summary

Introduction

IBM Research is at the forefront of technology and its role in society. Working as an Intern 2026 AI for Math and Science, you will join a team that invents the future of computing with bold, mind-bending projects that solve real world problems.

Your Role And Responsibilities

You will develop, evaluate, and demonstrate innovative AI-based, math-driven methods and algorithms addressing computational problems in dynamical systems, combinatorial optimization, linear algebra, and stochastic/complex systems. Your role involves researching new methods, implementing AI model training, programming, validating benchmarks, and showcasing working systems.

Preferred Education

Master's Degree

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

  • AI model development
  • R&D of new neural architectures and learning methods
  • Development and demonstration of working AI methods and systems

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

Research experience in mathematics, physics, and computability.

Key skills/competency

  • AI
  • Math
  • Research
  • Algorithms
  • Neural Networks
  • Programming
  • Optimization
  • Linear Algebra
  • Stochastic Systems
  • Benchmarking

How to Get Hired at IBM

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Highlight AI, math, and research skills.
  • Emphasize projects: Showcase algorithm development and benchmarks.
  • Network online: Connect with IBM researchers on LinkedIn.
  • Prepare for interviews: Review technical AI and mathematical concepts.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Study AI neural architectures.
Practice Python programming.
Review mathematical algorithms.
Test on benchmark datasets.

Behavioral Questions

Describe teamwork experiences.
Explain problem-solving methods.
Discuss research collaboration.
Share time management examples.