- Company Name
- IBM
- Job Title
- 2026 AI Engineer Co-Op - Entry Level Sales Program
- Job Description
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**Job Title:**
2026 AI Engineer Co‑Op – Entry Level Sales Program
**Role Summary:**
Deliver AI solutions on IBM’s watsonx platform by building and piloting AI projects for clients. Collaborate across sales, engineering, and platform teams to create, test, and optimize foundation models and large‑language‑model (LLM) pilots that translate into enterprise‑scale deployments. Provide technical expertise while engaging customers, supporting sales objectives, and driving continuous improvement of AI performance.
**Expectations:**
- Enrolled undergraduate or graduate student actively pursuing a B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or related field.
- Working knowledge of Python, R, Java, or equivalent programming language.
- Familiar with AI concepts, foundation models, LLMs, and current industry trends.
- Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and troubleshooting skills.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication.
- Team‑oriented, self‑starter with a growth mindset.
- Ability to work without current or future U.S. visa sponsorship.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Design and develop AI pilots to validate and showcase solution feasibility.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (AI engineers, platform engineers, sales) to ensure pilot alignment with customer requirements.
- Continuously monitor, fine‑tune, and optimize AI model performance, enhancing accuracy, speed, and efficiency.
- Communicate project progress, risks, and dependencies to stakeholders.
- Stay updated on AI, foundation model, and LLM advances; evaluate new tools and frameworks for solution design.
- Support sales activities by delivering technical value, engaging prospects, and contributing to the customer experience.
**Required Skills:**
- Programming: Python, R, Java (or comparable language).
- AI & ML: foundation models, LLMs, model fine‑tuning, performance monitoring.
- Analytical mindset with strong problem‑solving and troubleshooting abilities.
- Project management: coordination, progress reporting, risk communication.
- Communication: clear, persuasive, adaptable across audiences.
- Collaboration: effective teamwork across diverse disciplines.
- Curiosity, willingness to learn, and growth mindset.
**Required Education & Certifications:**
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program; B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, AI, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or equivalent.
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University park, United states
Hybrid
Fresher
09-09-2025