Research

With the world as your laboratory, you'll push the boundaries of science, technology and business to make the world work better, no matter where discovery takes place.
Man working on robot prototypes
IBMer Dario Gill wearing a suit and smilling
Meet Dario Gil
DarĂ­o shares how he and his team are helping drive the present and future of science and technology and what inspires and motivates him to continue leading our innovation agenda after over 20 years at IBM.
Woman wearing jeans jacket
Meet Catherine, who joined IBM as an AI research scientist intern and is now a full-time software developer.
Employee writing on a transparent wall
Meet Vadim!
Learn how a scientist’s lifelong love of puzzles led to cryptography that could help quantum-proof the world.
Two employees working in IBM office sitting on the floor working on a laptop
How the pandemic changed the way we understand speech
This study dives into how likely we are to perceive newly common words as a result of the pandemic.
Take a peek at the Think Lab, a place where you can define what's next.
employee writting on a transparent wall
Meet Vadim!
Learn how a scientist’s lifelong love of puzzles led to cryptography that could help quantum-proof the world.
Why choose IBM

We aspire to make a lasting, positive impact on the world in business ethics, the environment and the communities in which we work and live in.

Promoting tech for social impact

We actively support initiatives such as Call for Code that bring technology to underserved communities. Working with partners like the United Nations and the Linux Foundation on open source projects, we're able to fight systemic racism, improve clean water access and more.

Driving innovation through inclusion

We empower our IBMers to exemplify behavior that fosters a culture of conscious inclusion and belonging, where innovation can thrive. We're dedicated to promoting, advancing and celebrating the plurality of thought from those of all backgrounds and experiences.

Learning new skills every day

IBM has pledged to skill 30 million people globally by 2030. IBMers have also committed to achieving at least 40 hours of personal learning annually through our skills programs.

IBMer posing in nature
Life in Research "My research interest is in supporting the design of socio-technical systems that center community perspectives. My long-term goal is to develop more equitable technologies." Adriana, Research Scientist
IBMer posing in nature
Roles in Research Explore a few of our key job categories. Quantum Research Scientist

Conduct ground-breaking research into new superconducting microwave devices and develop new ways to operate them in the field of quantum computing.

Available jobs
Cloud Research Scientist

Work on cutting-edge research in cloud infrastructures, specifically networking, contributing to state-of-the-art products, services, open source and innovation.

Available jobs
Artificial Intelligence Researcher

Develop safe, explainable and responsible AI systems using knowledge-based and data-driven AI techniques.

Available jobs
Featured Research jobs
Join our talent network

Stay up-to-date on career opportunities in Research that match your skills and interests.

Register