• Job Description

  Req#: 728079BR

  Your Role and Responsibilities

  • Conduct research in software engineers applied to cognitive computing, include performing foundational research in a wide range of topics such as, knowledge extraction, representation and retrieval from structured and unstructured data
  • Develop open source tools and use cases in addressing the “big” challenges in Africa (e.g., Healthcare, Next Generation Public Sector and Enterprise, etc.)
  • Develop novel and scalable approaches and algorithms for data ranging from small to big data

  Introduction

  Would you like to play a key role in building and experimenting cognitive software systems that enable humans and machines to perform better than either humans or machines? IBM Research Africa is looking for experienced software professionals with strong interest in cognitive computing and experience in implementing complex algorithms arising in instrumentation for data generation and data intensive applications spanning multiple disciplines. You are expected to work in close collaboration with other researchers and engineers and deliver production level-code to support the commercialization of the resulting assets.

  Required Technical and Professional Expertise

  • Degree (PhD, MSc, or BSc.) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Applied Mathematics or Equivalent

  • Strong background in software engineering practices including agile techniques

  • Experience in tools and methodology to improve software life cycle for cognitive applications

  • Strong publication record in top-tier conferences and journals

  • Proven communication skills and leadership experience are essential

  Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

  • 5 or more years of commercial software development experience

  • Expert skill level in programming skills (C/C++, Java, Go, Python, Javascript, Node.js, etc.)

  • Expert skill level in software engineering practices including agile techniques

  • Expert skill level in system building/debugging/testing

  • Expert skill level in building Cloud Applications using APIs and micro-services

  • Prior experience in Africa or developing countries is a plus

  Required Education

  None

  Preferred Education

  Master's Degree

  About Business Unit

  IBM Research is the organic growth engine of IBM and an innovation engine for our customers and partners. As part of this mission, IBM Research anticipates and examines 'What's Next in Computing' to ultimately create and integrate the technologies the world relies upon to solve big challenges and unlock new opportunities. We create and pioneer new markets for IBM, our partners and customers as exemplified in our ongoing quest to reach practical and large-scale quantum computing. Across IBM Research, we realize the power and potential to accelerate discovery with our partners and clients by combining the power of high performance computing, AI, and Quantum, all integrated through the hybrid cloud.

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  Other Relevant Job Details

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  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, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

  Country/Region

  Kenya

  State / Province

  Nairobi City

  City / Township / Village

  Nairobi City

  IBM Business Group

  Research

  Primary job category

  Software Development & Support

  Secondary Job Category

  Other Software Development & Support

  Role ( Job Role )

  Software Developer

  Employment Type

  Full-time OR Part-time

  Contract type

  Internship

  New Collar Role

  Yes

  Early Professional Track

  No Track

  Position Type

  Intern

  Travel Required

  No Travel

  Company

  (0077) IBM East Africa Limited

  Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?

  No

  Company Label

  IBM

• About the company

  IBM is a global technology and innovation company headquartered in Armonk, NY. It is the largest technology and consulting employer in the world, with more than 375,000 employees serving clients in 170 countries. Just completing its 22nd year of patent leadership, IBM Research has defined the future of information technology with more than 3,000 researchers in 12 labs located across six continents.

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