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
IBM Research is looking for an applied mathematical Research Scientist to join
the Decision Optimization research team, to advance and create state-of-the-
art technologies and solutions using Optimization and AI technologies.At IBM
Research, we believe in combining fundamental scientific and SW engineering
skills, with business opportunity to make a big impact. You will advance
fundamental science at the same time that you bring new innovations to the
market. You will architect and implement Proof Of Concepts, MVPs, and pilot
with customers.We are looking for someone who is passionate about learning new
things and incubating new ideas. Researchers who understand the business use
case and have the necessary SW engineering skills to deliver POCs and MVPs to
customers.Our charter is to find new ways for enterprises to improve their
businesses using optimization and AI technologies.
Responsibilities
Design and develop complex models and algorithms using optimization and AI and
apply them to solve customer problems.
Apply AI and mathematical optimization, including linear programming, integer
programming, reinforcement learning, and/or deep reinforcement learning to
design optimal or near optimal solutions.
Architect and develop new innovations, from design, prototyping and coding
through delivery to customers.
Demonstrate scientific eminence by filing patents and publishing the results
of your work in leading scientific journals and conferences.
Advocate for your ideas and collaborate with other research scientists and
engineers to design the best solution.
Work with enterprise customers around the world to deliver your solutions.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise
M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering,
Operations Research, or other related scientific discipline
Demonstrated ability to implement algorithms and models and apply them to real
world problems.
Ability to communicate complex mathematical concepts to less technical
audience
Proficiency in at least one major programming language (C/C++, C#, Java,
Python, etc.)
Demonstrated communication skills and software development skills in a
collaborative team environment
Proficiency in an optimization modeling language (e.g. AMPL, GAMS, AIMMS, OPL,
etc.) is desirable
Preferred Technical And Professional Expertise
* Background in optimization
Authorized to work in Israel or hold an applicable work permit required by the
Israeli law
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
Are you craving to learn more? Prepared to solve some of the world's most
unique challenges? And ready to shape the future for millions of people? If
so, then it's time to join us, express your individuality, unleash your
curiosity and discover new possibilities.
Every IBMer, and potential ones like yourself, has a voice, carves their own
path, and uses their expertise to help co-create and add to our story.
Together, we have the power to make meaningful change – to alter the fabric of
our clients, of society and IBM itself, to create a truly positive impact and
make the world work better for everyone.
It's time to define your career.
About IBM
IBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application
of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the
human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to
life for our clients and partners around the world.
Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest
corporate organizations in the world, we’re also one of the biggest technology
and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 50 companies relying on the
IBM Cloud to run their business.
At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial
intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it’s time for you to join
us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for
good in the world.
Location Statement
IBM wants you to bring your whole self to work and for you this might mean the
ability to work flexibly. If you are interested in a flexible working pattern,
please talk to our recruitment team to find out if this is possible in the
current working environment.
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, pregnancy,
disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also
committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding
citizenship and immigration status.
