IBM System Test SW Developer Intern - 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 Software or Hardware Development Intern, 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

• Understanding of client-server architectures and networking protocols.

• Experience with application development and databases.

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

• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.

• Strong communication, design, and testing skills.

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

Preferred technical and professional experience

• Familiarity with DevOps Tools: Exposure to DevOps tools and practices is beneficial for this role, allowing for smoother collaboration and automation in the software development lifecycle.

• Knowledge of Front-End Development: Basic understanding of front-end development principles and exposure to front-end development frameworks can be advantageous in designing and delivering comprehensive software solutions.

• Understanding of L3 Support Engineering: Interest in L3 support engineering and exposure to debugging techniques can be helpful in resolving complex customer-reported issues.

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.