Software Developer Intern: 2025

Introduction
At IBM work is more than a job – it’s a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better but to attempt things you’ve never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world’s most challenging problems? If so lets talk.

Your Role and Responsibilities
Position starts are in Summer 2025.

When working in this abstract fast pace and continuously changing tech world resilience commitment and curiosity serve as the foundation for success as an IBM Developer.

You will participate in many aspects of the software development lifecycle such as design code implementation testing and support. You will work to create software that is of high quality and meets our clients’ needs. You will also have the opportunity to become a contributor within Open Source communities across multiple disciplines.

In your role you will be supported by mentors and coaches who will encourage you to challenge the norm investigate ideas outside of your role and come up with creative solutions resulting in ground-breaking impact for the wider business our external clients & their customers. Our culture of flexibility and freedom are pillars that embrace long-term career growth and learning opportunities in an environment that highlights your unique skills and experience.

Who You Are:

• Highly motivated and have a passion for creating and supporting great products.
• Thrive on collaboration working side by side with people of all backgrounds and disciplines and you have very strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Great at solving problems debugging troubleshooting designing and implementing solutions to complex technical issues.
• Have a basic understanding of software development and programming languages.
• Have the ability to learn new skills quickly and use the skills efficiently.

The positions are IBM US office-based including the following locations. Opportunities in these locations will vary based on business demand.

CA – San Jose
MA – Lowell
TX – Austin
NY – Poughkeepsie

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Programming Languages: Familiarity with one or more programming languages such as Java Python C++ or JavaScript.
• Development Tools: Experience with software development tools such as Git IDEs (e.g. Eclipse IntelliJ) and version control systems.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a keen attention to detail.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Adaptability: Willingness to learn new technologies and adapt to changing project requirements.
• Teamwork: Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Frameworks and Libraries: Experience with web development frameworks (e.g. React Angular) or mobile development (e.g. Android iOS).
• Cloud Technologies: Exposure to cloud platforms such as IBM Cloud AWS or Azure.
• Database Knowledge: Basic understanding of databases including SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Agile Methodology: Familiarity with Agile development practices and tools such as JIRA or Trello.
• Open Source Contributions: Any experience contributing to open-source projects is a plus.