Research Scientist - IBM Research

Job Description

Introduction
IBM Research Scientists are charting the future of Artificial Intelligence, creating breakthroughs in quantum computing, discovering how blockchain will reshape the enterprise, and much more. Join a team that is dedicated to applying science to some of today's most complex challenges, whether it’s discovering a new way for doctors to help patients, teaming with environmentalists to clean up our waterways or enabling retailers to personalize customer service.
Your Role and Responsibilities
Who you are:
We are seeking candidates with deep knowledge of computer science or related fields, with passion and demonstrated expertise in building large scale systems on cloud environments. Ability to learn quickly and work with a global team in an agile fashion are desirable traits.
What you’ll do:
Advances in network virtualisation, 5G and edge computing are ushering in a new era of enterprise computing at the edge, with tremendous activity in a number of open source projects as well as academic publications over the last few years. As a Research Scientist, you will:

• Engage in cutting-edge research in building the next generation compute infrastructure in telecom networks and edge clouds.
• You will engage in research in host networking and Kubernetes networking concepts, data plane acceleration techniques, aspects of multi-cluster and multi-cloud management, edge computing and network slicing.
• You will demonstrate the ability to define research plans and publish research results through academic conferences and patents.
• You will be expected to organise meaningful problems, develop new solutions, and work with business & development teams to ensure these solutions have a significant impact for business including contributions to open source.

How we’ll help you grow:

• You’ll work with global research and industry teams on cutting edge research and building large scale systems of the future
• You’ll have access to all the technical and management training courses you need to become the expert you want to be
• You’ll learn directly from expert researchers and developers in the field; our SME's love to mentor.

With the breadth of on-going research in the lab, there will be plenty of opportunity for interdisciplinary research
Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• 0 – 3 years of relevant industry experience.
• We are seeking interested candidates with good programming skills and experience in one or more of the following:
• Cloud computing
• Container networking and kubernetes
• Network function virtualisation
• Distributed systems and applications
• Performance analysis of systems with a focus on optimisation

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise
Qualifications:

• Masters or Ph.D. in Computer Science/Electrical Engineering or related fields is required.
• 3+ years of experience building systems
• Interest in building industry-scale complex software systems and flexibility for multi-disciplinary work in a global team-oriented environment
• Experience publishing original research in top conference venues

About Business Unit
With more than 3,000 researchers in 12 labs located across six continents, IBM Research brings together hundreds of researchers who possess unparalleled industry expertise to address some of the world's most challenging problems. Join us as we do pioneering work in areas such as cognitive computing, augmented intelligence, quantum computing, and blockchain, to name a few.
Your Life @ IBM
What matters to you when you’re looking for your next career challenge?
Maybe you want to get involved in work that really changes the world? What about somewhere with incredible and diverse career and development opportunities – where you can truly discover your passion? Are you looking for a culture of openness, collaboration and trust – where everyone has a voice? What about all of these? If so, then IBM could be your next career challenge. Join us, not to do something better, but to attempt things you never thought possible.
Impact. Inclusion. Infinite Experiences. Do your best work ever.
About IBM
IBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that progress is made through progressive thinking, progressive leadership, progressive policy and progressive action. IBMers believe that the application of intelligence, reason and science can improve business, society and the human condition. Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are the largest technology and consulting employer in the world, with more than 380,000 IBMers serving clients in 170 countries.
Location Statement
For additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application.
Being You @ IBM
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, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.