AI-Driven Cloud Software Intern 2027

IBM; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 2,755,000 - 4,822,000; Part time

Job summary

IBM Software seeks Software Developer Interns to join engineering teams and help design, build, and test cloud-native AI-powered solutions. You’ll work with experienced IBMers on real projects across front-end, back-end, and full-stack teams.

This internship offers hands-on learning in Agile environments, exposure to Docker, Kubernetes, REST APIs, and modern deployment practices, plus the chance to contribute to innovative technologies and grow a career at IBM.

Qualifications

• Coursework or project experience in software development using any programming language.
• Familiarity with fundamental concepts such as data structures, basic algorithms, or debugging.
• Exposure to front-end or back-end technologies (React, Node.js, Python, Java, SQL, etc.).
• Experience using Git or similar version control tools.
• Interest in cloud computing, containers, or modern deployment practices.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate and learn quickly in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, development, testing, and debugging of software in front-end, back-end, or full‑stack environments.
• Work with a variety of programming languages depending on the project (examples: Python, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, C++, Go, Rust, Swift, Kotlin, or others).
• Help build user interfaces using frameworks like React or contribute to back-end services and APIs.
• Use Git and other version‑control and collaboration tools.
• Work with cloud and container technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, and REST APIs.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, code reviews, and technical discussions.
• Explore emerging technologies, including AI/ML, automation, and cloud-native development.

Skills

Programming languages familiarity

Git experience

Cloud computing interest

Data structures / algorithms

Frontend/Backend exposure

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

React

Node.js

Python

Java

SQL

Job description

IBM Software seeks Software Developer Interns to join engineering teams and help design, build, and test cloud-native AI-powered solutions. You’ll work with experienced IBMers on real projects across front-end, back-end, and full-stack teams.

This internship offers hands-on learning in Agile environments, exposure to Docker, Kubernetes, REST APIs, and modern deployment practices, plus the chance to contribute to innovative technologies and grow a career at IBM.