Storage Systems Research Scientist Intern 2027

Job Description

Job Title: Storage Systems Research Scientist Intern 2027. Location: San Jose, CA, USA

Job Type: Internship, Co-op (Fixed Term), On-site

Responsibilities:

• Conduct research on next-generation storage systems for AI and agentic AI.
• Investigate fundamental challenges involving system performance, scalability, and efficiency.
• Develop novel ideas and system designs for AI, systems, and storage research.
• Build prototypes and evaluate their performance at scale.
• Demonstrate the real-world impact of research projects;
• Publish research findings in leading scientific venues.
• Perform system performance measurement, benchmarking, and analysis.
• Design and implement distributed systems and storage systems.
• Work with Linux environments, including system administration and programming.
• Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and researchers across IBM Research.
• Contribute to research at the intersection of high-performance computing, AI, quantum computing, and cloud technologies.

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, with a focus on systems or the intersection of systems and AI.
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• Experience with system performance measurement and analysis.
• Programming experience with Python, Go, Bash, or Rust;
• Experience using, administering, and programming in Linux environments.
• Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and Git.
• Basic understanding of the Linux storage stack.
• Strong interest in systems research.

Preferred:

• Understanding of LLM technology and distributed inference.
• Familiarity with llm-d, vLLM, and KVCache.
• Experience designing and implementing distributed systems and storage systems.
• Experience with GPU programming.
• Knowledge of high-performance storage systems.
• C++ programming experience.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Projected annualized compensation range of $89,280 to $163,680, depending on skills, experience, and location.
• Eligible Supplemental 1 employees may receive up to 8 paid holidays.
• Minimum of 56 hours of paid sick time.
• Access to the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan;
• Paid family medical leave and disability benefits where required by applicable law.
• Access to IBM's learning and professional development resources.
• Opportunity to work alongside leading scientists and engineers in AI, systems, storage, high-performance computing, quantum computing, and cloud research.

Other Information:

• Work arrangement: On-site.
• Travel: No travel required.
• Employment: Co-op, fixed term.
• Job ID: 132567.
• Application deadline: The position is expected to remain posted for 15 days from September 11, 2026, or until the role is filled.
• IBM does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be able to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.
• IBM is an equal-opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics.