About the role#
This internship focuses on the next generation of storage systems for AI and agentic AI. You will work within the research department to address fundamental challenges regarding performance, scalability, and efficiency. This role covers the full industrial research cycle, from initial design to real-world demonstration.
What you'll do#
- Conduct research at the intersection of AI, systems, and storage.
- Develop novel system designs and build functional prototypes.
- Evaluate system performance at scale to demonstrate impact.
- Publish research findings in leading scientific venues.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing an MS or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Focus on systems or the intersection of systems and AI.
- Experience with system performance measurement, benchmarking, and analysis.
- Proficiency in Python, Go, Bash, Rust, and C++.
- Experience with Linux environments, including administration and programming.
- Familiarity with Kubernetes, Docker, and Git.
- Understanding of the Linux storage stack.
- Knowledge of LLM technology, distributed inference, vLLM, and KVCache.
- Experience designing distributed systems and storage systems.
- Experience with GPU programming.
Location & details#
- Location: San Jose, California, United States.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: Paid internship.
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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