About the role#
The IBM Z Performance and Architecture team designs and optimizes the technology behind the IBM Z enterprise computing platform. This platform powers high-volume business applications that require reliability and security. Because IBM engineers the entire system stack, you will have the chance to work across processor architecture, firmware, operating systems, and performance tooling.
What you'll do#
- Analyze real-world enterprise workloads to understand system behavior and find performance opportunities.
- Build and use models to evaluate processor and system performance.
- Develop benchmarks, performance tests, and automation tools.
- Support performance tracing, workload characterization, and computer architecture tasks.
- Explore how AI and Generative AI can improve engineering productivity and analysis.
- Collaborate with hardware designers, architects, and software developers.
What you'll need#
- You are currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- You have a fundamental understanding of operating systems, computer architecture, or digital systems.
- You have programming experience in languages like Python, C, C++, Java, or Assembly.
- You possess strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
Location & details#
- Location: Poughkeepsie, New York.
- Work arrangement: Hybrid.
- Employment type: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: Paid position.
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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