Quick answer: IBM Research Internship 2027: IBM Research – India and the IBM Software Innovation Lab are hiring summer interns under one listing (Job ID 137471) for their Gurgaon and Bangalore labs. There are three tracks: Software Innovation Lab Intern – AI & Data, Research Intern – Quantum Algorithms and Research Intern – AI. The internship runs for up to 3 months between May and August 2027 and is open to students pursuing B.E/B.Tech, M.E/M.Tech (incl. dual degree) or a Ph.D. with 70% or 7.0 CGPA or more.
Update (23 Oct): IBM has closed the earlier AI Research Intern listing (Job 132016) and now accepts applications for all research internship tracks through the combined listing Job 137471. Use the button above.
Job Summary
IBM Research Internship 2027 – Full Details
IBM Research Internship 2027 is the summer program run under IBM’s University Relations initiative. Interns join live projects in the lab, solve real problems with a dedicated mentor, and are considered for future roles at IBM. This year the listing combines IBM Research – India with the IBM Software Innovation Lab, which turns research in data systems, AI agents and automation into IBM’s software products.
IBM Research Internship 2027 track 1: Software Innovation Lab Intern – AI & Data
In this IBM Research Internship 2027 track, work on innovation projects built on real enterprise data and environments, pushing agentic AI for business use. Research areas include AI for IT automation, data and AI, agentic middleware and models, embeddings and AI-based retrieval, time-series and multi-modal foundation models, and AI for software engineering.
- Excellent Python, including Pandas and NumPy, plus strong DSA and problem solving.
- Linear algebra, probability and statistics; ML fundamentals (classification, regression, clustering, neural networks).
- TensorFlow or PyTorch; deep learning, foundation models and LLMs.
- GenAI frameworks such as LangChain and CrewAI; unstructured data processing.
- Good to have: watsonx.ai or similar platforms and awareness of AI deployment risks.
IBM Research Internship 2027 track 2: Research Intern – Quantum Algorithms
In the IBM Research Internship 2027 quantum track, join the Quantum Algorithm Engineering team that builds state-of-the-art demonstrations on IBM Quantum hardware with partners. Senior Ph.D. students and anyone with large-scale quantum algorithm experience get preference.
- Theoretical foundations in quantum computing, including algorithms like QAOA and sampling-based diagonalisation.
- Strong coding in Qiskit and the ability to implement methods from research papers.
- Good to have: tensor networks, classical optimisation, computational chemistry or ML background; circuit optimisation and error mitigation in Qiskit.
IBM Research Internship 2027 track 3: Research Intern – AI
Contribute to frontier AI research: building and scaling LLMs, agentic systems with small language models, self-evolving agents including testing and debugging, AI accelerator software stacks and programmable language models.
- Strong Python, ML and deep learning; LLMs, transformers and NLP.
- PyTorch, VS Code, Jupyter and Git; exposure to AI agents, tool use and reasoning models.
- Good to have: LoRA/PEFT, distillation, RL or RLHF/RLAIF, Hugging Face, Triton, Docker/Kubernetes.
- Ability to read papers, reproduce results and design controlled experiments.
Eligibility for IBM Research Internship 2027
- Currently pursuing B.E/B.Tech, M.E/M.Tech (including dual degree) or a Ph.D.
- Minimum 70% or 7.0 CGPA in the degree you are pursuing.
- Available for up to three months between May and August 2027.
- Bachelor’s required; a Master’s is preferred.
IBM Research Internship 2027 stipend
IBM does not state the stipend. Reported stipends for IBM India interns are around ₹30,000–40,000 a month, and earlier IBM Research India programs also helped with travel and accommodation. Treat these as indicative.
How to apply for IBM Research Internship 2027
- Click the button above to open Job 137471 on IBM Careers.
- Sign in or create an IBM candidate account.
- Mention your preferred track (AI & Data, Quantum Algorithms or AI Research) in your resume summary or cover note.
- Add GitHub links, papers and your CGPA, then submit.
Preparation tips for IBM Research Internship 2027
For AI tracks, revise transformers, embeddings and retrieval, fine-tuning and how agents call tools. For the quantum track, practise building QAOA and variational circuits in Qiskit and be ready to discuss a paper you implemented. In every track, a clean GitHub project matters more than certificates.
For other IBM openings, see our IBM Internship 2026 post. Learn more about the labs at IBM Research – India.
IBM never charges candidates any fee during hiring.
Frequently asked questions
What is the IBM Research Internship 2027?
A summer internship (May–August 2027, up to 3 months) at IBM Research – India and the IBM Software Innovation Lab in Gurgaon and Bangalore, listed under Job ID 137471.
Which tracks are available?
Software Innovation Lab Intern – AI & Data, Research Intern – Quantum Algorithms, and Research Intern – AI.
Who can apply?
Students pursuing B.E/B.Tech, M.E/M.Tech (including dual degree) or a Ph.D. with at least 70% or 7.0 CGPA.
Is the earlier Job 132016 still open?
No. IBM closed Job 132016; apply through the combined listing, Job 137471.
Is there a stipend?
IBM has not disclosed it. IBM India interns report roughly ₹30,000–40,000 per month.
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