AI Driven Skills Growth Development Intern

Introduction

This position resides in Markham, ON and is a 16-month work term commencing in May 2026. It is mandatory that all applicants are enrolled in full-time studies at a post-secondary institution and returning to full-time studies upon completion of the work term.

What are we looking for?
We are seeking a dynamic and motivated development Intern to join our team and contribute to the success of our sales skill growth programs. As an intern, you will have the unique opportunity to learn about today’s business challenges that clients need to be ready to tackle. You will be on the cutting edge of and AI business transformation to leverage AI to help IBMers grow their knowledge in real time. You will make an impact as you will actively participate in various aspects of sales enablement, gaining hands-on experience on technical projects aiming to transform our sales organization into an AI driven unit. By automating and streamlining their day-to-day work.

Your role and responsibilities

The candidate will work alongside a team of full stack developers working on building an full AI toolset, from role play, AI Tutor, automated video and podcast generation and much more. 

The candidate will develop both front-end and back-end applications using python, LLMs, java and more, The candidate will be a self-directed and self-motivated individual always looking for creative ways to solve problems and should possess strong planning, organizational, and organizational skills.

Required education

High School Diploma/GED

Preferred education

Bachelor's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

• Software development experience
• Foundational understanding of Large Language Models (LLMs)
• Experience with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
• Python development experience
• Java development experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred technical and professional experience

• Development on Linux and/or Windows platforms
• Experience with JavaScript, or Node.js
• Knowledge of LangChain or similar orchestration frameworks
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and APIs
• Understanding of prompt engineering and tuning
• Experience working with relational databases or noSQL databases

IBM has a global presence, operating in more than 175 countries with a broad-based geographic distribution of revenue. The company’s Global Markets organization is a strategic sales business unit that manages IBM’s global footprint, working closely with dedicated country-based operating units to serve clients locally. These country teams have client relationship managers who lead integrated teams of consultants, solution specialists and delivery professionals to enable clients’ growth and innovation. By complementing local expertise with global experience and digital capabilities, IBM builds deep and broad-based client relationships. This local management focus fosters speed in supporting clients, addressing new markets and making investments in emerging opportunities. Additionally, the Global Markets organization serves clients with expertise in their industry as well as through the products and services that IBM and partners supply. IBM is also expanding its reach to new and existing clients through digital marketplaces.

In a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better.

Being an IBMer means you’ll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you’ll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.

Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do.

Are you ready to be an IBMer?

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 500 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.

IBM 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, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by the applicable law. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Must have the ability to work in Canada without sponsorship.

This role will involve working with technology that is covered by Export Regulations sanctions. If you are a Foreign National from any of the following US sanctioned countries (Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, and the Crimea, Luhansk, Donetsk, Kherson, and Zaporizhia regions of Ukraine) on a work permit, you are not eligible for employment in this position.

The salary range for the position is based on a full-time schedule. Your ultimate salary within this range may vary depending on your job-related skills and experience for this position.

Job Title

AI Driven Skills Growth Development Intern (May 2026 – 16 months)

Job ID

73071

City / Township / Village

Markham

State / Province

Ontario

Country

Canada

Work arrangement

Hybrid

Area of work

Software Engineering

Employment type

Intern (Fixed Term)

Contract type

Internship

Projected Minimum Salary per year

76,075.00

Projected Maximum Salary per year

107,400.00

Position type

Internship

Travel required

Up to 20% or 1 day a week

Company

(0026) IBM Canada Limited - IBM Canada Limitee

Shift

General (daytime)

Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?

No