**Introduction** A career in IBM Consulting is built on long-term client relationships and close collaboration worldwide. You’ll work with leading companies across industries, helping them shape their hybrid cloud and AI journeys. With support from our strategic partners, robust IBM technology, and Red Hat, you’ll have the tools to drive meaningful change and accelerate client impact. At IBM Consulting, curiosity fuels success. You’ll be encouraged to challenge the norm, explore new ideas, and create innovative solutions that deliver real results. Our culture of growth and empathy focuses on your long-term career development while valuing your unique skills and experiences. **Your role and responsibilities** As a Data Scientist specializing in Artificial Intelligence, you will leverage your expertise in combining data analysis and business acumen to tackle cognitive computing challenges. You will architect and deliver AI solutions using cutting-edge technologies, with a strong focus on foundation models and large language models. Your primary responsibilities will include: • Design AI Solutions: Architect and deliver AI solutions using cutting-edge technologies, with a strong focus on foundation models and large language models, and experience in tools like Github Copilot and Amazon Code Whisperer. • Develop Cognitive Solutions: Create comprehensive cognitive solutions that effectively process and analyze both structured and unstructured data, utilizing advanced analytics techniques and a deep understanding of NLP and ML methods. • Lead AI Project Lifecycle: Manage the full AI project lifecycle, from research and prototyping to deployment in production environments, ensuring successful solution delivery. • Collaborate on AI Projects: Work with various stakeholders to solve complex business problems and leverage the power of artificial intelligence for cognitive computing, applying strong programming skills and proficiency in Python and AI frameworks. • Optimize AI Solutions: Utilize expertise in one of the following areas - NLP, Image Processing, Video Processing, Voice Processing, or Watson technologies - to optimize AI solutions and drive business value. **Required technical and professional expertise** • Advanced Analytics Techniques: Experience with advanced analytics techniques for structured data, including proficiency in Python and AI frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras, or Hugging Face. • NLP and ML Methods: Deep understanding of Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Machine Learning (ML) methods for unstructured content, with expertise in foundation models and large language models. • AI Solution Development: Experience in architecting and delivering AI solutions using cutting-edge technologies, including tools like Github Copilot and Amazon Code Whisperer. • Cloud Platforms and Services: Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., Kubernetes, AWS, Azure, GCP) and related services, as well as experience with relational and NoSQL databases (SQL, Postgres, DB2, MongoDB). • Full AI Project Lifecycle: Experience in managing the full AI project lifecycle, from research and prototyping to deployment in production environments. **Preferred technical and professional experience** • Foundation in Specialized Areas: Experience with one of the following areas: NLP, Image Processing, Video Processing, Voice Processing, or Watson technologies, enabling optimization of AI solutions and driving business value. • Proficiency in Modern UI Frameworks: Familiarity with modern UI frameworks such as Backbone.js, AngularJS, React.js, Ember.js, Bootstrap, and JQuery, allowing for seamless integration with AI solutions. • Operating System Knowledge: Experience working with various operating systems, including Linux, Windows, iOS, and Android, facilitating smooth deployment of AI solutions across different environments. 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.