AI Foundations - Software Engineer

Introduction
At IBM Research, we are the innovation engine of IBM. Exploring what’s next in computing and shaping the technologies the world will rely on tomorrow. From advancing AI and hybrid cloud to pioneering practical quantum computing, we anticipate challenges and unlock new opportunities for clients, partners, and society. Working in Research means joining a team that accelerates discovery at the intersection of high-performance computing, AI, quantum, and cloud. You’ll collaborate with leading scientists, engineers, and visionaries to push boundaries and turn ideas into reality. With a culture built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration, IBM Research offers the opportunity to grow your career while contributing to breakthroughs that transform industries and change the world.
Your Role And Responsibilities
As a Software Developer: Generalist, you will design, develop, test, and deliver offerings using leading-edge and/or proven technologies. You will work in an Agile, collaborative environment to understand stakeholder requirements and contribute to the development of innovative software solutions. Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Develop Component-Level Solutions: Design, code, and test innovative component-level software solutions, ensuring that the implemented solutions are unit tested and ready to be integrated into their product.
• Contribute to CI/CD Pipeline: Contribute to the automated CI/CD pipeline that takes code through various quality stages, ensuring seamless integration and delivery.
• Debug Customer-Reported Problems: Design, develop, and unit test code fixes for customer-reported problems, collaborating with stakeholders to resolve issues efficiently.
• Deliver Offerings: Deliver high-quality offerings using leading-edge and/or proven technologies, meeting stakeholder requirements and expectations.
• Collaborate with Stakeholders: Work in an Agile, collaborative environment to understand stakeholder requirements, providing input and guidance to ensure successful solution delivery.

Preferred Education
Master's Degree
Required Technical And Professional Expertise

• Software Development Expertise: Experience with designing, developing, testing, and delivering software solutions using leading-edge and/or proven technologies.
• Agile Development Methodologies: Experience working in an Agile, collaborative environment to understand stakeholder requirements and deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Component-Level Design: Experience with designing, coding, and testing innovative component-level software solutions, ensuring unit testing and integration readiness.
• CI/CD Pipeline Development: Experience contributing to automated CI/CD pipelines, ensuring seamless integration and delivery of software solutions.
• Debugging and Problem-Solving: Experience with designing, developing, and unit testing code fixes for complex software problems, collaborating with stakeholders to resolve issues efficiently.

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

• Leading-Edge Technologies: Experience with designing, developing, and delivering software solutions using leading-edge technologies, including back-end and front-end development, and DevOps engineering.
• Agile Collaboration: Experience working in an Agile environment, collaborating with stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Automated CI/CD Pipelines: Experience contributing to automated CI/CD pipelines, ensuring seamless integration and delivery of software solutions.