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Senior Research Scientist

IBM
IBM Salary
Yorktown, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 4/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2026
Introduction

At IBM Research, we are the innovation engine of IBM. Exploring what’s next in computing and shaping the technologies the world will rely on tomorrow. From advancing AI and hybrid cloud to pioneering practical quantum computing, we anticipate challenges and unlock new opportunities for clients, partners, and society. Working in Research means joining a team that accelerates discovery at the intersection of high-performance computing, AI, quantum, and cloud. You’ll collaborate with leading scientists, engineers, and visionaries to push boundaries and turn ideas into reality. With a culture built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration, IBM Research offers the opportunity to grow your career while contributing to breakthroughs that transform industries and change the world.

Your Role And Responsibilities

As a Senior Research Scientist in Computer Science, you will specialize in driving innovation and influencing IBM's functional and strategic direction. You will have a broad understanding of organizational resources, priorities, needs, and policies, with a focus on delivering impactful results through individual and team contributions. Your primary responsibilities will include:

  • Drive Strategic Decisions: Utilize deep technical knowledge to inform complex strategic decisions that shape IBM's products and services, considering both technical and business implications.
  • Mentor and Guide: Provide technical and career guidance to multiple individuals within and outside the organization, fostering growth and development.
  • Build Relationships: Initiate and cultivate relationships with technical and business leaders, promoting collaboration and driving business outcomes.
  • Lead Program Success: Oversee the success of functional programs, ensuring alignment with IBM's mission and vision, and driving real impact through individual and team contributions.
  • Develop Vision: Shape the functional or unit mission, aligning with IBM's overall strategy and goals.

Preferred Education

Doctorate Degree

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

  • Deep Technical Knowledge: Experience with applying advanced technical concepts to drive strategic decisions and shape business outcomes in the field of Computer Science.
  • Strategic Leadership: Experience in leading programs and teams to achieve significant impact on products and services, with a focus on delivering results aligned with organizational mission and vision.
  • Technical Mentorship: Experience with mentoring multiple individuals in both technical and career capacities, fostering growth and development within and outside the organization.
  • Relationship Building: Experience in initiating and building relationships with technical and business leaders to promote collaboration and drive business outcomes.
  • Functional Vision Development: Experience in shaping the functional or unit mission, aligning with overall organizational strategy and goals.

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

  • Advanced Research Methods: Experience with designing and applying advanced research methods and techniques in Computer Science to drive innovation and strategic direction.
  • Technical Thought Leadership: Experience in providing technical guidance and oversight to teams and individuals, driving technical excellence and strategic alignment.
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Experience with collaborating across technical and business disciplines to drive strategic decisions and business outcomes.

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