Software Engineer Apprentice

Your Role And Responsibilities

Are you interested in pursuing a software development career? Have you heard about agile development but want to learn more about how it works? Are you someone with a foundational understanding of development or programming concepts and want to take a less traditional path to achieve proficiency?

IBM Apprenticeship Program lasts approximately 12 months and is an official registered apprenticeship recognized by the Department of Labor (DOL). Every graduate receives a nationally‑recognized credential from the DOL. During the apprenticeship you will complete specific learning hours and on‑the‑job training. Most apprentices complete the program within 12 months and become eligible to apply for full‑time roles at IBM.

This apprenticeship focuses on learning and growth. We’re looking for candidates who are early in their careers and eager to develop their skills. Prior experience with coding or development is a plus.

• Curiosity, motivation, and a strong desire to learn and grow your technical skills
• Basic problem‑solving abilities and the willingness to ask questions and communicate clearly
• Comfort working independently and as part of a supportive, collaborative agile team

• Design Thinking or user‑focused problem solving
• Learning how to test ideas and improve solutions through feedback or data
• Collaborative development practices (e.g., version control, code reviews)
• Agile ways of working and modern development practices
• Basic understanding of application development, Dev Ops concepts, or automated testing tools

As an apprentice, you’ll join a local cohort and spend the first weeks learning about IBM and the skills you’ll acquire. You’ll work with managers and mentors to progress through your personal skills roadmap, demonstrate new knowledge through hands‑on projects, and earn digital credentials. You’ll also receive ongoing training focused on professional and technical skills.

As a Software Engineer Apprentice, you’ll work as part of a larger team of experienced developers and mentors. You’ll learn fundamentals of development, software design, testing, cloud computing, agile principles, IBM Design Thinking, Dev Ops, and continuous delivery. You will also learn to resolve customer issues, debug problems, increase Cloud Service skills, and grow your career as a Software Developer. You'll be a contributing member of your team, putting forward ideas, taking on responsibilities and making choices about how you get the job done.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. No relocation is available for this position.

Associate’s Degree/College Diploma

• Basic knowledge in at least one of the following programming languages:
  Java, JavaScript, PHP, C#, Objective‑C, C/C++, Python, Ruby, Linux
• Willingness to complete the requirements of the apprenticeship program

• None