About the role#
This is a 16-week co-op position for undergraduate students. You will work alongside experienced engineers to turn advances in large language models into useful software. Your work will involve building agents to diagnose system issues, connecting AI to enterprise data, and simplifying how developers interact with complex systems. You will take features from prototype through testing and refinement.
What you'll do#
- Design, build, and test AI-powered features that address real developer and client needs.
- Integrate LLMs, APIs, and enterprise data into applications using agent workflows and retrieval.
- Write clear specifications and effective prompts while reviewing and testing the resulting code.
- Evaluate AI behavior with realistic test cases to measure quality and performance.
- Debug across model interactions, application code, APIs, and underlying systems to find root causes.
- Collaborate through Git and code reviews, document your work, and iterate on feedback.
What you'll need#
- Active enrollment in a Bachelor degree program with plans to return to university after the co-op.
- Ability to work full-time (40 hours per week) for 16 weeks during the Winter 2027 term.
- Availability to start a full-time role between December 2027 and August 2028.
- Strong software engineering fundamentals including data structures and algorithms.
- Proficiency in Python and experience building applications that integrate APIs.
- Hands-on experience building an application or prototype with LLMs.
- A systematic debugging mindset and the ability to translate problems into requirements and testable criteria.
- Familiarity with Git and clear technical communication skills.
Location & details#
- This is a hybrid role based in the United States.
- The position is a paid co-op.
- This role does not offer sponsorship.
About IBM
IBM provides IT services and consulting to a global client base. The company develops technology solutions across areas such as cloud computing, security, analytics, and infrastructure. It operates as a public organization with more than 10,001 employees. The corporate headquarters are located in Armonk, New York.
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