About the role#
As an intern on the Enterprise Platform-as-a-Service team, you will work on projects that support client-server architectures, networking, and database systems. You will collaborate with designers and developers to build responsive, user-centered applications. This role involves working across the full stack to design and deploy Infrastructure as a Service, Platform as a Service, and Software as a Service solutions.
What you'll do#
- Participate in Agile development cycles including design, coding, testing, and support.
- Transform wireframes into intuitive and functional user experiences.
- Apply software engineering and testing best practices to deliver high-quality solutions.
- Use AI-powered tools to improve development efficiency and productivity.
- Integrate AI capabilities to make platform solutions easier to deploy, use, and scale.
- Design and deploy IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS solutions.
- Create clean, well-documented, and intuitive APIs.
- Develop scalable server applications, firmware, and databases.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Materials Science, Systems Engineering, Data Sciences, or related fields.
- Prior project or internship experience in software development or platform engineering.
- Working knowledge of servers, applications, databases, and DevOps tools such as Git and Jenkins.
- Experience with cloud development and pushing code through a CD pipeline.
- Familiarity with Generative AI applications and prompt engineering.
- Proficiency in one or more languages: C++, C, Java, Golang, Ruby, Python, Perl, or SQL.
- Knowledge of virtualization concepts and cloud operations.
- Experience with databases including MongoDB, MySQL, or Postgres.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- A growth mindset with a focus on teamwork and resourcefulness.
Location & details#
- Location: Durham, North Carolina.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- Employment Type: Full-time 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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