Back-End Developer Intern 2027 -Tucson, AZ

Introduction

At IBM, work is more than a job—it’s a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think alongside clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To 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.

Your role and responsibilities

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 get to work on the systems that are driving the quantum revolution and the AI era. Join our team of creators - the people who help move IBM forward by using their imagination to envision solutions, their curiosity to experiment with new ideas, and their ever-growing skills into action for customers to make better decisions with greater speed on the most trusted platforms in today’s market.

Required technical and professional expertise

Python or C/C++ programming skills - demonstrated via school projects, internships, and/or coursework

Strong interest in working in low level coding (close to hardware), operating system and application development

Data structures/Software Design

Excellent communications skills / documentation skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Passion for technology and engineering

Growth-minded, trusted, team focused, courageous, resourceful, and outcome focused.

Preferred technical and professional experience

Operating Systems course work or experience

Understanding of Databases and SQL programming

Git (preferred) or other source control systems

Contributing to open source project experience

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 course work

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.