**Introduction** At IBM, work is more than a job - it's a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you've never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging problems? If so, lets talk. **Your role and responsibilities** The MIT-IBM Watson AI lab at IBM Research, Cambridge is looking for a talented and highly motivated engineer to help advance our effort on creating the most efficient foundation models, while publishing works in the most prestigious AI conferences in the world. The candidate will be responsible for conducting cutting-edge research on natural language processing, developing prototype solutions to real-world problems, working closely with top-notch MIT faculty, students, and IBM scientists in a flexible and fun environment. **Required technical and professional expertise** * Strong programming skills (at least 1 years of experience) * Experience with machine learning tools and frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch etc. (at least 1 years of experience) * Experience with large language models (at least 1 year of experience) * Great problem solving skills, with a strong desire for quality and engineering excellence * Ability to quickly prototype ideas and use creative approaches for solving complex problems **Preferred technical and professional experience** * Publication in top AI conferences * Experience with distributed training and inference of large language models 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, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.