About the role#
IBM is hiring a Back-End Developer Intern for the Summer 2027 term. This is a full-time, paid internship based in Houston, Texas. You will work on the IBM Power brand to develop enterprise computer systems and hardware enablement.
What you'll do#
- Develop firmware and hypervisors.
- Build and maintain operating systems.
- Create systems management and control software.
- Enable AI hardware for the IBM Power brand.
What you'll need#
- Proficiency in Python or C/C++.
- Academic background in Computer Science or Computer Engineering.
- Coursework or experience in operating systems, algorithms, and data structures.
- Interest in low-level coding and hardware-adjacent development.
- Experience with software design, databases, and SQL.
- Familiarity with unit testing, API development, and virtualization concepts.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for documentation.
- Experience with Git or other source control systems is preferred.
- Familiarity with AI and machine learning frameworks is a plus.
- Experience contributing to open source projects.
Location & details#
- Location: Houston, Texas.
- Modality: Hybrid.
- Term: Summer 2027.
About IBM
IBM provides IT services and consulting to a global client base. The company develops technology solutions across areas such as cloud computing, security, analytics, and infrastructure. It operates as a public organization with more than 10,001 employees. The corporate headquarters are located in Armonk, New York.
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