IBM

Machine Learning Research Intern

InternshipIn OfficeChennai, Tamil Nadu2 months21K/mo6 openingsImmediate / Rolling

About this internship

Join IBM in Chennai as a Machine Learning Research Intern. This entry-level internship is designed for students and recent graduates who learn best by building, shipping and getting real feedback on machine learning research work. About the role As a Machine Learning Research Intern at IBM, your…

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Skills you'll use

Research MethodologyPyTorchPythonDeep LearningExperiment DesignStatistical AnalysisLiterature ReviewBenchmarkingTechnical WritingReproducibility

What you'll do

Work on testing whether a promising method from the literature survives contact with our data alongside the core team
Apply Research Methodology, PyTorch, Python, Deep Learning to live, production-facing problems
Document your work clearly for reviewers and stakeholders
Participate in reviews and act on the feedback you receive
Collaborate across engineering, product, design or business as required
Follow the team's quality, testing and documentation standards

Who can apply

Pursuing or recently completed B.E./B.Tech (CSE/AI-ML), M.Tech, M.Sc (CS / Mathematics / Statistics) or PhD-track
Graduating batch 2026 or 2027 — final-year students and recent graduates welcome
60% / 6.0 CGPA and above preferred; strong project work is considered alongside academics
Working knowledge of Research Methodology, PyTorch, Python (or a genuine willingness to learn them)
Exposure to Deep Learning, Experiment Design, Statistical Analysis is an advantage
Clear written and verbal communication in English, and care with detail in your work
No prior work experience required — this is a fresher-friendly internship
Based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu or willing to work from there for the internship period

Perks & benefits

Flexible working hoursNetworking with senior professionalsInternship CertificateLetter of RecommendationMentorship from a named mentor

Interview & selection process

3 rounds — typical selection flow for this role:

1Application screening & resume shortlisting by the talent team
2Practical assignment or case study with a short walkthrough
3HR discussion — stipend, start date, expectations and offer

About IBM

IBM operates in the it services & consulting sector and has an active presence in Chennai. Interns here are put on real work from the start, because the team's view is that the fastest way to learn a craft is to practise it under people who already do it well — not to watch it from a distance. The…

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