IBM Internship 2025 – Apply for Research Intern

International Business Machines (IBM) has announced its IBM Internship 2025 program, offering Research Intern positions for students pursuing B.E, B.Tech, M.E, M.Tech, and PhD.
This internship is a golden opportunity for candidates who want hands-on experience in Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Computing, and AI Platforms.
The internship will be conducted on-site in Gurgaon or Bangalore, and the application window is open now. Eligible candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

IBM Internship 2025 – Overview

Job Role	Research Intern – AI / Quantum / Platform for AI
Job Type	Internship
Qualification	B.E/B.Tech/M.E/M.Tech/PhD
Experience	Freshers & Experienced
Stipend	Best in Industry
Location	Gurgaon / Bangalore
Last Date	Apply ASAP

Research Intern Roles Available

IBM is hiring for the following internship tracks:
1. Research Intern – AI

2. Research Intern – Quantum

3. Research Intern – Platform for AI

Each role offers exposure to cutting-edge research, real-world problem-solving, and mentorship from IBM scientists.

1. IBM Research Intern – AI: Eligibility & Skills

Educational Requirements

• B.E/B.Tech
  
• M.E/M.Tech (including Dual Degree)
  
• PhD
  
• Minimum 70% or 7.0 CGPA in the current degree

Required Skills

• Strong coding skills in Python, including Pandas & NumPy
  
• Knowledge of Data Structures, Algorithms, Problem Solving
  
• Foundation in Linear Algebra, Probability, Statistics
  
• Familiarity with VS Code, Jupyter Notebooks, Git
  
• AI/ML fundamentals:
  
  • Supervised & Unsupervised Learning
    
  • Neural Networks, Regression, Classification
    
  • Clustering
    
• Experience with:
  
  • TensorFlow, PyTorch
    
  • Deep Learning & Large Language Models
    
  • Generative AI (LangChain, crew.ai)
    
• Knowledge of Watsonx.ai or similar platforms
  
• Understanding of risks associated with AI deployments
  

Duration
May 2026 – August 2026 (Maximum 3 Months)

2. IBM Research Intern – Quantum: Eligibility & Skills

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (required)
  
• Master’s Degree (preferred)

Technical Skills

• Strong programming in Java / Python
  
• Knowledge of Data Structures, Algorithms, Linear Algebra, Probability, Statistics
  
• Hands-on experience with VS Code, Jupyter, Git

Sub-Areas Available

• Qiskit Development
• Open-source software engineering
  
• Coding experience in Qiskit
  
• Rust experience (good to have)
  
• AI for Quantum
• Knowledge of LLMs, RL, agentic AI
  
• ML model development & data science
  
• AI deployment workflows
  
• Quantum Algorithms & Engineering
• Knowledge of QAOA and quantum computing foundations
  
• Ability to read and implement research papers
  
• Understanding of tensor networks (good to have)
  
•  Services, Infrastructure & Reliability
• Kubernetes, CI/CD, IaC, GitOps
  
• Security tools (IAM, RBAC, secrets management)
  
• Knowledge of NodeJS / TypeScript / Python
  
• Experience with Vector DBs

Duration
May 2026 – August 2026 (Maximum 3 Months)

3. IBM Research Intern – Platform for AI: Eligibility & Skills

Educational Requirements

• B.E/B.Tech
  
• M.E/M.Tech
  
• PhD
  
• Minimum 70% or 7.0 CGPA
  

Technical Skills

• Strong programming in Python / Java
  
• Knowledge of Data Structures, Algorithms, Linear Algebra, Statistics
  
• Hands-on experience with VS Code, Jupyter, Git
  
• Experience with:
  
  • Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, IBM, Google)
    
  • Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift)
    
  • Virtualization tools
    
  • Networking & Security
    
  • AI/ML fundamentals
    
  • Pytorch, FSDP, GPU optimization
    

Preferred Skills

• Experience with:
  
  • Triton, Hugging Face
    
  • Distributed model training
    
  • GPU architectures & compilers
    
  • Optimization techniques: SFT, LoRA, RL
    

Duration

May 2026 – August 2026 (Maximum 3 Months)

Your Role & Responsibilities

During the internship, students will:

• Work on ongoing research projects with IBM scientists
  
• Develop and fine-tune Large Language Models
  
• Build prototypes solving real industry problems
  
• Collaborate with AI & Quantum research teams
  
• Gain exposure to IBM’s advanced research infrastructure
  
• Apply academic knowledge to practical engineering challenges
  

IBM’s internship program helps identify future employees and provides real-world experience in cutting-edge technologies.

How to Apply for IBM Internship 2025?

Interested and eligible candidates can apply online using the links below.

• For More Details: Click Here
• Research Intern – AI: Click Here
• Research Intern – Quantum: Click Here
• Research Intern – Platform for AI: Click Here