The IBM Polish Center for Software, Research and Development is headquartered in Krakow and is IBM’s first and largest innovation center in Central and Eastern Europe. Also known as the IBM Poland Software Lab, it is the only one of its kind in this region of Europe and is part of the company’s software division that spans five continents.
The lab teams are composed of data scientists, software engineers, support engineers and consultants from more than 20 countries, working on several major IBM projects involving Data Engineering, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence.
Sławek is director of the software lab, which explains the lab’s technological focus and area of expertise. It also talks about how employees can experience personal and professional development.
Can you tell us how the IBM Software Lab in Krakow has developed over the years?
It is a place where modern technology meets dynamic development. Thus, over the past 18 years, our laboratory has experienced an impressive transformation – from modest beginnings with only a few staff members to a team of several hundred experts. Now the IBM Software Lab is a key point on the map of the Polish technology sector. Our laboratory stands out not only for its size, but more importantly for the innovations we provide.
Speaking of innovation, how do you ensure your teams stay at the forefront of cutting-edge technology?
Our current focus is on machine learning and artificial intelligence, which are at the heart of our business. However, our commitment to the development of artificial intelligence is not limited to its technical aspects. We are aware of the importance of AI ethics, so here we focus on transparency, explainability of decisions and understanding of AI conclusions, avoiding bias.
We also focus on cloud computing, automation, data management and analytics. We also have the opportunity to work on IBM quantum computers, which allows us not only to develop this technology, but also to promote and share knowledge about it externally.
How do you continuously bring newer technologies to market?
Our employees have a unique opportunity to work directly with clients during the implementation of our solutions. This cooperation extends from simple IT systems to complex environments that manage administration, finance and banking. Being so close to clients allows us to better understand their needs and adapt our solutions to make them even more effective.
At the same time, we also focus on building truly diverse teams, which leads to different viewpoints and better synergies. This is why we offer our jobs in Krakow for foreigners and English speakers, not just for Polish citizens.
What career development opportunities await within Lab?
The IBM Lab in Krakow is not only a center of technological innovation, but also a place where personal and professional development goes hand in hand with learning opportunities. We offer a wide range of training programs that enable our experts to continuously improve their knowledge and skills. We also encourage our teams in their pursuit of academic achievement in the areas we work on.
In addition, we actively support our engineers in obtaining patents for innovative solutions. In this way, we not only promote creativity, but also help our employees build their own professional careers.
Why is Krakow Software Lab a great place to work?
Here, in our temple of innovation, we shape the future of technology. We are proud that our employees play key technical and leadership roles within the global IBM community, defining areas and solutions with the latest technologies. From Krakow, we lead global projects, opening doors for our IBMers to collaborate with different cultures and travel the world.
Discover your potential in the IBM Krakow Software Lab
If you want to push the boundaries of science, technology and business, visit our careers website and join our lab, where knowledge and practice, ethics and technology come together to create a better tomorrow for all.
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