Kyndryl is looking to solve meaningful challenges through Agentic AI by architecting and scaling a next-gen open-source framework that powers autonomous systems across industries, driving the company to become an AI-native organization.
Requirements
- PhD or equivalent research experience in computer science, mathematics, AI, or a related field
- Hands-on Agentic AI / GenAI engineering exposure - building or contributing to frameworks, not just using APIs
- Strong programming fluency (Python) and architectural design (e.g., microservice ecosystems, message brokers)
- Knowledge of modeling tools and programming languages, e.g., Azure ML, Vortex AI AutoML, SageMaker, or Python
- Certifications in Azure, AWS, or Google ML platforms
- Demonstrated contributions to graph theory, DevOps, or distributed systems
- Understanding of social coding and Integrated Development Environments, e.g., GitHub and Visual Studio
Responsibilities
- Work on a modular, open-source Agentic AI framework - integrating GenAI and real-world tools.
- Develop, train, and deploy intelligent agents using tools like Python, Azure ML, focused on dynamic, self-improving systems.
- Translate business needs into data science problems with autonomy - then rapidly experiment, build, and deploy solutions that scale.
- Co-own the evolution of the Agentic AI framework - not just code, but also architecture, design, product thinking, and client success.
- Serve as the bridge between deep technical work and business transformation, solving meaningful challenges through Agentic AI.
- Mentor and inspire a new generation of researchers and developers - from PhD students to business leaders - with your contributions credited and published.
- Build a legacy portfolio and help reimagine what AI can do for business.
Other
- Ability to operate independently and collaborate within a high-trust, low-hierarchy team
- Contributions to academic/technical communities and shaping open-source projects
- Previous projects involving digital transformation, AI-native product development, or enterprise automation
- Presence in academic or whitepaper communities (authorship, publication, or presentation)
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills
