2027 Entry-Level — Software Developer, AI & Marketing Platforms

IBM; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off plus parental leave

Job summary

IBM is seeking an Entry-Level Software Developer in New York City to join AI and Marketing Platforms teams. You will contribute to an AI assistant on ibm.com and to an internal marketing platform used for SEO, content, and planning.

The role emphasizes Python backend development, Next.js, REST APIs, and data-driven dashboards. A Bachelor’s degree is required and a completion window of Winter 2026–Summer 2027 is noted.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited University studying Computer Science, Data Science, AI, ML, HCI, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or related disciplines.
• Completing an undergrad degree program between Winter 2026 and Summer 2027.
• Experience with backend development in Python, or server-side JS/TS.
• Experience with Next.js or an equivalent JS framework.
• Experience with SQL and relational databases.
• Experience with REST API design fundamentals.
• Experience writing tests and basic secure-coding practices.
• Experience with Git and GitHub workflow.
• Clear written and verbal communication – able to turn stakeholder needs into technical requirements and explain tradeoffs to non-engineers.
• Self-directed and detail-oriented — comfortable digging into unfamiliar code and documentation to find the right solution.

Responsibilities

• Develop AI assistant for ibm.com and internal marketing platform components.
• Build Python tools and API integrations for assistants.
• Develop agentic search using hybrid RAG, internal APIs, and third-party services.
• Create crawling pipelines and content-grounded answers.
• Extend evaluation and testing framework and contribute ideas.
• Collaborate with frontend, UX, and design teams for unified experience.
• Develop analytics dashboards and analyze data to measure impact.
• Work on Next.js platform for SEO/AI-visibility reporting and workflow automation.
• Build data integrations across analytics, SEO tools, CMS, and business systems.

Skills

Python backend

Next.js/JS framework

SQL databases

REST API design

Testing & secure coding

Git/GitHub workflow

Clear communication

Self-directed learning

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Undergrad completion 2026-2027

Tools

Next.js

GitHub

Job description

At IBM, we believe technology shapes the world, and we are a catalyst for innovation and creativity. We are at the forefront of groundbreaking change — improving businesses, society, and the human condition. As a leader in Hybrid Cloud and AI, we are leading the charge in a worldwide digital transformation.

Our Performance Marketing team drives scalable and predictable revenue growth. We exist to generate demand for IBM’s products and offerings — and to convert that demand into measurable pipeline and business impact. As part of our team, you’ll be surrounded by bright minds and keen collaborators — always willing to help and be helped — as you apply passion to work that will compel our audience to choose IBM's products and services.

When you join IBM, you join a culture of openness, collaboration, and trust. You join a team of IBMers who are helping technology support a positive global transformation. So join us and experience a place where you can co-create your learning and opportunities. A place where teamwork and unique ideas are treasured. A place where you can bring innovation to life.

Your role and responsibilities

As a software developer, you’ll join an AI development team inside IBM Marketing that builds two things: 1) the AI assistant on ibm.com, and 2) internal platform that SEO, content, and marketing teams use to plan, measure, and automate their work. You’ll contribute to whichever side fits your strengths, ideally both.

Developers supporting our AI assistant for ibm.com may:

• Build agentic and multilingual capabilities for a chatbot serving ibm.com marketing pages and other IBM-owned sites
• Develop Python tools and API integrations that assistants can call
• Develop agentic search using hybrid RAG, internal APIs, and third‑party services
• Build crawling pipelines and integrations that keep the assistant's answers grounded in current ibm.com content
• Extend our evaluation and testing framework
• Research competitor features and contribute ideas to move our chatbot forward
• Collaborate with frontend, contact‑channel, UX, and design teams on a unified experience
• Develop analytics dashboards and analyze data to see what’s working

Developers supporting our internal marketing platform may:

• Develop a Next.js platform for SEO and AI‑visibility reporting, page planning, work management, and process automation
• Build data integrations and pipelines across web analytics, search, CMS platforms, SEO tools, a custom crawler, and business systems into a shared marketing database
• Build APIs and AI‑driven scripts that automate audits, research, and content workflows for other teams
• Contribute to our open‑source integrations between watsonx.ai and frameworks like the VercelAI SDK
• Work with stakeholders to gather requirements and turn feedback into shipped features

This role is based in New York City. We work in a hybrid environment. This position will be required to come into the office at least three days per week.

This role will be posted until October 2. We will review all applications.

IBM will not be providing Visa sponsorship for these positions now or in the future. Therefore, to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future Visa sponsorship. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F‑1 (including those with OPT or CPT), H‑1, H‑2, L‑1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Required education

Bachelor's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

• Currently enrolled in an accredited University studying Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Human‑Computer Interaction (HCI), Information Systems, Software Engineering, Computational Linguistics, Analytics, or related technical disciplines
• Completing an undergrad degree program between Winter 2026 and Summer 2027
• Experience with backend development in Python, or server‑side JS/TS
• Experience with Next.js or an equivalent JS framework
• Experience with SQL and relational databases
• Experience with REST API design fundamentals
• Experience writing tests and basic secure‑coding practices
• Experience with Git and GitHub workflow
• Clear written and verbal communication – able to turn stakeholder needs into technical requirements and explain tradeoffs to non‑engineers
• Self‑directed and detail‑oriented — comfortable digging into unfamiliar code and documentation to find the right solution, taking initiative to learn about new technology when needed, and asking questions when stuck

Preferred technical and professional experience

• Experience building LLM/agentic applications (RAG, agent orchestration, tool use, evals)
• Experience with dashboards, data visualization, or complex filtering UIs
• Experience with CI/CD and troubleshooting server and deployment issues
• Experience with web analytics, SEO, or marketing data
• Experience with content management systems and taxonomies

ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT

IBM has a global presence, operating in more than 175 countries with a broad‑based geographic distribution of revenue. The company’s Global Markets organization is a strategic sales business unit that manages IBM’s global footprint, working closely with dedicated country‑based operating units to serve clients locally. These country teams have client relationship managers who lead integrated teams of consultants, solution specialists and delivery professionals to enable clients’ growth and innovation. By complementing local expertise with global experience and digital capabilities, IBM builds deep and broad‑based client relationships. This local management focus fosters speed in supporting clients, addressing new markets and making investments in emerging opportunities. Additionally, the Global Markets organization serves clients with expertise in their industry as well as through the products and services that IBM and partners supply. IBM is also expanding its reach to new and existing clients through digital marketplaces.

YOUR LIFE @ IBM

In a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better.

Being an IBMer means you’ll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you’ll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.

Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on‑going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can‑do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do.

Are you ready to be an IBMer?

ABOUT IBM

IBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.

Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we’re also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 500 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.

At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it’s time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.

IBM is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by the applicable law. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS

IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to:

• Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being
• Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs
• Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law
• Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals
• Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences

We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role.

IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.

Job Title

2027 Entry-Level — Software Developer, AI & Marketing Platforms

Date posted

06-Oct-2026

Job ID

133448

City / Township / Village

New York

State / Province

New York

Country

United States

Work arrangement

Hybrid

Area of work

Software Engineering

Employment type

Regular

Contract type

Regular

Projected Minimum Salary per year

75,600.00

Projected Maximum Salary per year

151,200.00

Position type

Entry Level

Up to 20% or 1 day a week

Company

(0147) International Business Machines Corporation

Shift

General (daytime)

Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?