About the role#
We are looking for software engineering interns to join our team for the summer of 2027. You will work with senior engineers to design, build, and test agentic AI capabilities and automated workflows. This role involves hands-on development and building systems used across the enterprise.
What you'll do#
- Develop Python-based services, agents, and tooling for AI workflows and automation.
- Help design and prototype agentic AI patterns, including reasoning agents, workflow planners, and retrieval pipelines.
- Contribute to backend engineering tasks such as API development, orchestration logic, and system integration.
- Build, configure, and test AI workflows on platforms like Kubernetes and vector databases.
- Collaborate with engineers to refine requirements, troubleshoot issues, and improve system performance.
- Document your designs, experiments, and findings in engineering artifacts.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies such as standups, sprint planning, and demos.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a degree program for Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.
- Strong proficiency in Python, including libraries like requests, pydantic, pandas, or asyncio.
- Solid understanding of software engineering fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, debugging, and testing.
- Familiarity with REST APIs, microservices, or event-driven systems.
- Curiosity regarding agentic AI, LLMs, and workflow automation frameworks.
- Ability to work as a self-starter in a collaborative team environment.
Location & details#
- Location: Armonk, New York.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- Employment Type: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
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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