Data Scientist Intern: 2026 - Research Triangle Park

In the IBM Business Platform Transformation you will be part of a dynamic team driving the future of AI and data science in large-scale enterprise transformations.  We offer a collaborative environment where your technical expertise will be valued and your professional development will be supported. Join us to work on challenging projects leverage the latest technologies and make a tangible impact on a leading organization.

Role Overview:

As a Data Scientist intern in IBM Business Platform Transformation you will be in a unique position to combine your strategic thinking with your technical skills in AI machine learning and data analytics.  You will apply your skills to help implement data-driven solutions that align with business goals. You will steer enterprise projects that improve decision-making solve complex problems and drive business growth. This role involves working with team members and stakeholders to translate data insights into actionable recommendations that deliver meaningful business impact.

Key Responsibilities:

1. AI Data Science and Technical Execution:

• Support the design implementation and optimization of AI-driven strategies per business stakeholder requirements.
• Design and implement machine learning solutions and statistical models from problem formulation through deployment to analyze complex datasets and generate actionable insights.
• Apply LLMs GenAI traditional AI ML NLP computer vision or predictive analytics where applicable.
• Collect clean and preprocess structured and unstructured datasets.
• Help refine data-driven methodologies for transformation projects.
• Learn and utilize cloud platforms to ensure the scalability of AI solutions.

• Leverage reusable assets and apply IBM standards for data science and development.
• Apply ML Ops and AI ethics.

2. Strategic Planning
   • Translate business requirements into technical strategies.
   • Ensure alignment to stakeholders’ strategic direction and tactical needs.
   • Apply business acumen to analyze business problems and develop solutions.
   • Collaborate with stakeholders and team to prioritize work.
     
3. Project Management and Delivering Business Outcomes:

• Manage and contribute to various stages of AI and data science projects from data exploration to model development to solution implementation and deployment.
• Use agile strategies to manage and execute work.
• Monitor project timelines and help resolve technical challenges.
• Design and implement measurement frameworks to benchmark AI solutions quantifying business impact through KPIs.
  

4. Communication and Collaboration:

• Communicate regularly and present findings to collaborators and stakeholders including technical and non-technical audiences.
• Create compelling data visualizations and dashboards.
• Work with data engineers software developers and other team members to integrate AI solutions into existing systems.

Required Education: Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science Data Science Statistics Economics or a related field.

Experience: Experience with AI/ML technologies and statistical modeling through coursework projects or past internships or full-time positions.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in SQL and Python for performing data analysis and developing machine learning models.
• Experience and/or coursework in statistics machine learning generative and traditional AI.
• Knowledge of common machine learning algorithms and frameworks: linear regression decision trees random forests gradient boosting (e.g. XGBoost LightGBM) neural networks and deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow and PyTorch.
• Familiarity with cloud-based platforms and data processing frameworks.
• Hands on Experience using large language models (LLMs).
• Familiarity with object-oriented programming.
• Experience and/or coursework with common Python libraries used by data scientists  (e.g. NumPy Pandas SciPy scikit-learn matplotlib Seaborn etc.)
• Experience using AI-powered development tools to accelerate software development and data processing.

Strategic and Analytical Skills:

• Strategic thinking and business acumen.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and eagerness to learn.
• Ability to work with datasets and derive insights.
• Attention to detail.

Communications and Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
• Independent and team-oriented.
• Understands AI Ethics principles.
• Works in an open and inclusive manner.
• Adaptable to fast-paced environments.
• Enthusiasm for learning and applying new technologies.
• Growth mindset.
• Ability to balance multiple initiatives prioritize tasks effectively and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.