SW Developer Intern: Systems Assurance - Austin, TX & Rochester, MN

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.

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.

As a Software or Hardware 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).

Bachelor's Degree

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.

• Familiarity with Dev Ops Tools:
  Exposure to Dev Ops 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.