AI & Mobile Application Developer Intern (iOS/Android) - 4 to 8 Months - Toronto

Job Description:

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

We are seeking a motivated AI & Mobile Application Developer Intern for a 4 - 8 months work term starting May 2026 in Toronto. This opportunity is open to applicants currently enrolled in full-time studies at a post-secondary institution and returning to full-time studies after the internship.

In this role, you'll apply your skills in native mobile development (iOS/Android/React Native) and AI integration to build innovative, user-facing solutions. You'll work alongside Product Managers, Architects and Engineers to create mobile applications that leverage modern AI tools and cloud services to solve business challenges.

You will have the opportunity to:
* Build and enhance mobile applications across platforms (iOS with Swift/SwiftUI, Android using Kotlin/Java and cross-platform with React Native).
* Apply AI capabilities (e.g., large language models, computer vision, generative AI, or automation APIs) to real-world use cases.
* Work with cloud-native technologies such as Kubernetes, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines for mobile + AI apps.
* Participate in client-facing or internal innovation projects, creating prototypes, demos, and production-ready features.

This internship is ideal for students excited about combining mobile app development with AI-driven features to deliver impactful solutions.

This position resides in Toronto and is a 4 to 8 -months work term commencing in May2026. 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

Required education
High School Diploma/GED

Preferred education
Bachelor's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

We don't expect you to know everything but here are some experiences and interests that will help you succeed:
* Experience in native mobile development (iOS Swift/SwiftUI, Android Kotlin/Java/Jetpack Compose, or React Native).
* Curiosity about AI/ML concepts and how to apply them using modern frameworks or APIs
* Familiarity with a programming language such as Typescript, Java, Swift or Kotlin
* Willingness to learn independently and communicate ideas clearly in a team setting.

Preferred technical and professional experience

These are not required but will help you get the most out of your internship:
* Course work, projects, hackathons or previous co-op terms involving mobile development or AI applications.

* Exposure to AI frameworks or APIs (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, OpenAI/Watson APIs).
* Familiarity with Python for scripting or experimenting with AI models and data workflows.

* Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, IBM Cloud, or GCP) and cloud-native tools (Kubernetes, Docker).

* Experience experimenting with AI features in mobile apps, such as chatbots, recommendation engines, or image recognition.

* Exposure to modern frontend frameworks such as ReactJS or Angular.

* Interest in prototyping and building demos that showcase new technology.

Above all, we're looking for curious builders who want to learn, experiment and make an impact