Entry Level Back End Developer

Responsibilities

• Develop enterprise level applications utilizing AI frameworks such as PyTorch and Tensor Flow.
• Work with IBM's research team to develop next generation solutions for IBM's Telum series of on-chip hardware accelerators and the Spyre AI accelerator.
• Collaborate closely with teams developing other components of the AI solution in ensuring robustness, high-quality code generation and suitability for developing programs exploiting compiled models as shared libraries used in deep learning and safety-critical execution environments on IBM Z platform for Linux on Z, Linux One, IBM Z Container Extension Platform and IBM Z/OS operating systems.
• Provide engineering support for the AI on Z solution and deliver targeted changes for production customer releases.
• Establish strong customer/partner relationships and trust through excellent execution and high-quality software development.
• Work with the open-source community to drive and deliver code contributions to lead IBM efforts in AI development.

Education and experience requirements

• High School Diploma/GED required
• Bachelor's Degree preferred

Technical and professional expertise

• BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science/Data Analytics, or related fields (or equivalent experience).
• Basic knowledge of operating systems, container technologies, internet services, and/or managed services.
• Strong C, C++, Java, Golang and/or Python programming skills.
• Experience working with industry standard C++ compilers and development frameworks.
• Experience with machine-code generation or compiler back-end users.
• Strong software engineering development discipline. Proficiency in data structures, algorithms, and the software development cycle.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Capability to achieve objectives under tight deadlines.
• Experience executing tasks while managing competing priorities.
• Experience working on and contributing to an active toolchain codebase.
• Experience with CI/CD, Jenkins, Linux a plus.

Preferred technical and professional experience

• MS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science/Data Analytics, or related field.
• Experience in developing enterprise-level applications using AI frameworks (Tensor Flow, PyTorch, etc.).
• Familiarity working with and the ability to develop user-targeted Large Language Models (LLMs).
• Knowledge of front-end compiler technology.
• Experience working with accelerator frameworks e.g. CUDA (Compute Unified Device Architecture) library for Nvidia.

IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

• Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well-being.
• Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long-term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance-based salary incentive programs.
• Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other paid care leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law.
• Training and educational resources on IBM's personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry- recognized certifications to achieve their career goals.
• Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences.
• We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

IBM is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age or other characteristics protected by the applicable law. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.