Research Scientist Fresh Graduates

Job Description

IBM Japan Research Scientist Fresh Graduates. Location: Tokyo, Japan

Responsibilities:

• Conduct research and develop innovative technologies in your area of specialization.

• Collaborate with researchers across IBM's global research network.

• Publish research findings in leading academic conferences and journals.

• Develop and obtain patents with business value.

• Contribute to industry standards and open-source projects;

• Support the development of IBM products and services.

• Work with other IBM departments to develop solutions for clients and industries.

• Contribute to research and business innovation through specialized technical knowledge.

Research Areas

Semiconductors

• Research advanced logic circuit design.

• Develop packaging technologies, including chiplets.

• Improve semiconductor manufacturing processes through optimization systems.

• Apply data science to improve semiconductor performance and quality.

• Collaborate with global IBM laboratories and industry partners, including Rapidus Corporation in Japan.

AI Technologies

• Conduct research in natural language processing and speech processing.

• Develop open and efficient large language models (LLMs) and Speech LLMs.

• Research multilingual AI support and domain specialization.

AI Platform and Infrastructure

• Research computing infrastructure for AI workloads.

• Develop AI accelerators for efficiently processing foundation models.

• Work on compilers and runtimes for AI accelerators.

• Research distributed inference technologies, including KV cache offloading and container orchestration.

Algorithms and Applications

• Combine AI technologies with quantum computing to develop new algorithms and tools.

• Develop algorithms for large-scale combinatorial optimization problems.

• Research methods that use AI to discover new algorithms.

Quantum Computing

• Develop quantum-centric supercomputing technologies that integrate quantum processing units (QPUs), CPUs, and GPUs.

• Develop software for integrating quantum computing with high-performance computing (HPC).

• Conduct engineering and research for new quantum algorithms.

• Contribute to next-generation quantum education.

• Support the development of the quantum computing supply chain.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a science or engineering field, or equivalent skills.

• Candidates must be scheduled to obtain or have already obtained a master's degree.

Preferred:

- Doctorate degree.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Ability to work full-time in Japan.

• English language ability, or willingness to develop the required skills.

• Japanese language ability, or willingness to develop the required skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding of IBM Research's mission and commitment to its research and innovation goals.

• Proactive approach to work, with the ability to contribute ideas and take initiative beyond assigned responsibilities.

• Strong collaboration and communication skills.

• Ability to work with researchers, IBM teams, and clients to develop innovative solutions.

About IBM Research:

IBM Research serves as IBM's innovation engine, developing technologies for customers, partners, and industries.

Its research focuses on the future of computing, including practical and large-scale quantum computing. The organization combines high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, and quantum computing through hybrid cloud technologies to accelerate scientific discovery and create new opportunities.