Back-End Developer Intern 2027

Job Description

At IBM, work is more than a job, it's a calling: to build, design, code, consult, think alongside clients, sell, make markets, invent, and collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to pursue things you've never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging problems? We invite you to join us.

IBM has openings for Software Engineers, Computer Scientists, and Computer Engineers to develop firmware, hypervisors, operating systems, systems management and control, and AI hardware enablement for the IBM Power brand of enterprise computer systems. As a Developer at IBM, you'll work on the systems that are driving the quantum revolution and the AI era. Join our team of creators who help move IBM forward by using imagination to envision solutions, curiosity to experiment with new ideas, and ever-growing skills to help customers make better decisions with greater speed on the most trusted platforms in today's market.

Required Skills and Experience

• Python or C/C++ programming skills, demonstrated via school projects, internships, and/or coursework
• Strong interest in low-level coding (close to hardware), operating system, and application development
• Data structures and software design knowledge
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Passion for technology and engineering
• Growth-minded, trusted, team-focused, courageous, resourceful, and outcome-focused
• Operating Systems coursework or experience
• Understanding of databases and SQL programming
• Git (preferred) or other source control systems
• Contributing to open source projects
• Python (ideal) or other scripting languages
• Familiarity with AI and Machine Learning frameworks
• Software test/unit test development in the context of software development
• Experience with using and developing APIs
• Understanding of virtualization concepts and cloud operations
• Algorithms and data structures coursework