QA/Test Developer Intern: Systems Assurance - Poughkeepsie, NY - 2027

Introduction

Join IBM and be part of the team driving the quantum revolution and the AI era. As a Developer, you’ll work on the systems powering the future—from microprocessors to AI LLM solutions—while growing your skills in a collaborative, innovative environment.

Your role and responsibilities

As a QA/Test Development Engineer, you’ll contribute to the design, testing, and support of IBM’s industry-leading technologies, including IBM zSystems, IBM Power Systems, IBM Storage, IBM Quantum Systems, with responsibilities such as but not limited to:

• Install and test hardware systems hands-on.

• Validate and characterize processors and systems.

• Support customers and field engineers with technical solutions.

• Design and test firmware architectures.

• Analyze failures and improve system reliability.

• Automate test suites and simulate customer environments.

• Develop and document test plans and procedures.

• Contribute to internal and external code repositories.

• Collaborate with global development teams.

• Install, configure, and validate AI Large Language Models (LLMs).

Required technical and professional expertise

Skills We’re Looking For

• Familiarity with one or more programming languages such as C++, C, Java, Ruby, Python, Perl, SQL

• Experience with application development and databases.

• Ability to design scalable APIs, servers, services, and applications.

• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.

• Strong communication, design, problem solving and testing skills.

• Curiosity, creativity, and a client-first mindset.

Preferred technical and professional experience

• Familiarity with Industry-Leading Practices: Exposure to industry-leading practices for exploratory testing and test automation, including unit tests, integration tests, and functional tests.

• Basic Understanding of Quality Technologies: Knowledge of quality technologies and testing standards, including their application in ensuring product robustness and failure scenario refactoring.

• Exposure to Defect Analysis Tools: Familiarity with tools and techniques used for defect identification, root cause analysis, and prevention methods.

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.