Backend AI Engineer

Actively Reviewing the Applications

IBM

India, Karnataka, Bengaluru Full-Time

Posted 2 days ago • Apply by June 28, 2026

Job Description

Introduction

At IBM Infrastructure & Technology, we design and operate the systems that keep the world running. From high-resiliency mainframes and hybrid cloud platforms to networking, automation, and site reliability. Our teams ensure the performance, security, and scalability that clients and industries depend on every day. Working in Infrastructure & Technology means tackling complex challenges with curiosity and collaboration. You’ll work with diverse technologies and colleagues worldwide to deliver resilient, future-ready solutions that power innovation. With continuous learning, career growth, and a supportive culture, IBM provides the opportunities to build expertise and shape the infrastructure that drives progress.

Your Role And Responsibilities

As a Software Developer: Generalist, you will design, develop, test, and deliver offerings using leading-edge and/or proven technologies. You will work in an Agile, collaborative environment to understand stakeholder requirements and contribute to the development of innovative software solutions.

Your Primary Responsibilities Will Include

Develop Component-Level Solutions: Design, code, and test innovative component-level software solutions, ensuring that the implemented solutions are unit tested and ready to be integrated into their product.
Contribute to CI/CD Pipeline: Contribute to the automated CI/CD pipeline that takes code through various quality stages, ensuring seamless integration and delivery.
Debug Customer-Reported Problems: Design, develop, and unit test code fixes for customer-reported problems, collaborating with stakeholders to resolve issues efficiently.
Deliver Offerings: Deliver high-quality offerings using leading-edge and/or proven technologies, meeting stakeholder requirements and expectations.
Collaborate with Stakeholders: Work in an Agile, collaborative environment to understand stakeholder requirements, providing input and guidance to ensure successful solution delivery.

Preferred Education

Master's Degree

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

6+ years of hands-on experience in distributed microservices-based backend system development.
Strong foundation in software engineering principles, including object-oriented design and system design
Proficiency in at least one of the programming language: Go (Golang), Python, or C++
Experience with cloud-native technologies such as containers, Kubernetes, OpenShift, and RESTful APIs
Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and DevOps practices
Strong understanding of engineering best practices, including code reviews, coding standards, and version control
Excellent problem-solving skills with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset
Exposure to cloud platforms and distributed systems

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

Experience deploying and operating services on Kubernetes and/or OpenShift
Knowledge of observability tools, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks
Exposure to AI/ML systems, including application of AI, prompt engineering and AI tools.
Familiarity with hosting and serving (inference) of Large Language Models (LLMs)