About the role#
This internship focuses on the development of microarchitectures and back-end compiler software for IBM AI accelerators. You will work in a multi-disciplinary environment where hardware-software co-optimization is the primary goal. Your contributions will help target complete AI solutions for both current and next-generation applications.
What you'll do#
- Explore compute-in-memory extensions for dataflow microarchitecture accelerators.
- Investigate microarchitecture extensions to improve on-chip memory expansion and efficiency.
- Develop software kernels to demonstrate and test new microarchitecture innovations.
- Prototype designs on FPGA emulation platforms.
- Help build demonstrations using emerging AI accelerators.
What you'll need#
- A strong background in AI accelerators or associated software.
- A track record of research in hardware-software co-design.
- Research experience regarding compilers for AI accelerators.
- Hands-on experience prototyping AI-based solutions.
- Experience with hardware-software co-optimization for AI applications.
- Strong programming skills and familiarity with tools used for microarchitecture studies.
- Familiarity with a diverse set of AI applications.
- The ability to communicate technical ideas effectively.
- Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship located in Yorktown Heights, New York.
- The role is on-site.
- This position is based on a rolling term.
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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