Entry Level Cognitive Developer: 2021

Software Developers at IBM are the backbone of our strategic initiatives to design, code, test, and provide industry-leading solutions that make the world run today - planes and trains take off on time, bank transactions complete in the blink of an eye and the world remains safe because of the work our software developers do. Whether you are working on projects internally or for a client, software development is critical to the success of IBM and our clients worldwide. At IBM, you will use the latest software development tools, techniques and approaches and work with leading minds in the industry to build solutions you can be proud of.

• Create and maintain machine learning models with a focus on big data

• Work in an Agile, collaborative environment to understand and develop solutions for requirements. This includes designing, coding and testing innovative applications in areas such as machine learning, computational linguistics, Natural Language Processing (NLP), advanced and semantic information search, extraction, induction, classification and exploration.

• Assist with implementing, testing and improving algorithms in these areas and proactively identify and file patentable technology

• Employ IBM Design Thinking to create products that provide a great user experience along with high performance, security, quality and stability.

Who You Are:

• You are great at solving problems, debugging, troubleshooting, designing and implementing solutions to complex technical issues.

• You thrive on collaboration, working side by side with developers and scientists of all backgrounds and disciplines, and you have very strong verbal and written communication skills.

• You have some awareness of knowledge representation and reasoning.

• You have a basic understanding of software development and programming in a language such as Java or Python.

• You have an interest in, understanding of, or experience with Design Thinking Methodology and Agile Development Methodology.

These are office based positions in IBM locations including the following. Opportunities in these locations will vary based on demand & will be deleted as filled:

AZ - Tucson

CA - Costa Mesa, Emeryville, Foster City, San Francisco, San Jose

CT - Southbury

GA - Brookhaven, Sandy Springs

KS - Leawood

MA - Andover, Cambridge, Littleton

MN - Rochester

NY - Armonk, NYC, Poughkeepsie, Yorktown Heights

NC - Charlotte, Research Triangle Park

OH - Columbus

PA - Blue Bell, Pittsburgh

TX - Austin, Dallas, Houston

VA - Herndon

VT - Essex Junction

• Basic knowledge in Java and/or Python.

• Advanced knowledge of software engineering practices including Agile processes

• Basic knowledge in Data Mining / Automated Knowledge Acquisition, Representation & Reasoning

• Experience in Machine Learning environments (R, Tensorflow, scikit-learn, Theano, Torch, etc.)

• experience in characterization and validation of Cognitive Systems via user studies

• One or more internship or co-op experiences

IBM Corporate Headquarters (CHQ) team represents a variety of functions such as marketing, finance, legal, operations, HR, and more, all working together to solve some of the world's most complex problems, help our clients achieve success and build collaborative work environments for IBMers.

What matters to you when you’re looking for your next career challenge?

Maybe you want to get involved in work that really changes the world? What about somewhere with incredible and diverse career and development opportunities – where you can truly discover your passion? Are you looking for a culture of openness, collaboration and trust – where everyone has a voice? What about all of these? If so, then IBM could be your next career challenge. Join us, not to do something better, but to attempt things you never thought possible.

Impact. Inclusion. Infinite Experiences. Do your best work ever.

IBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that progress is made through progressive thinking, progressive leadership, progressive policy and progressive action. IBMers believe that the application of intelligence, reason and science can improve business, society and the human condition. Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are the largest technology and consulting employer in the world, with more than 380,000 IBMers serving clients in 170 countries.

We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

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, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.