Z Engineering System Test Back-End Developer Intern 2027

About the Role

Join the Systems Assurance Kernel (SAK) team at IBM, where we work on cutting-edge technology, typically starting two years before product announcement. Our tools are used from simulation through hardware bring-up testing and customer delivery. SAK plays a key role in every phase of design, test, and delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, code, test, and debug architecture verification software for IBM Z systems.
• Collaborate with teams of development and test engineers, programmers, and technicians.
• Work within the OS, Processor (CP), or IO side of the SAK team, or a mix depending on the internship project.
• Develop verification programs based on IBM Z architecture.
• Utilize in-house tools and processes for code compiles and library sessions.

What We Look For

• Quick understanding and utilization of multiple programming languages.
• Interest and ability to read IBM Z architecture and turn it into functional verification programs.
• Excellent communication skills for a global role.
• Enthusiastic use of AI to accelerate development and transformation.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.
• Knowledge of containerization concepts like Docker.
• Exposure to testing frameworks such as Jest or Pytest.
• Interest in leadership opportunities.