Back-End Developer

IBM; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 168,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM Corporation in Poughkeepsie, NY is seeking a Back-End Developer to own critical architecture verification programs for mainframe systems. The role requires expertise in hardware development, CPU architecture, and cross-functional leadership.

You will mentor juniors and coordinate with teams to resolve design bottlenecks, while actively contributing to software/firmware development in C/C++, Python, and related tools.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent with one year hardware development experience (employer accepts Bachelor's plus five years in lieu).
• Experience with Assembler, C/C++, Python, Shell, Github, and Visual Studio Code.

Responsibilities

• Handle critical deliverables and own architecture verification programs for mainframe systems.
• Act as technical focal point in CPU architecture and coordinate cross-functional teams for design bottlenecks.
• Expand test programs by designing optimized algorithms and promote reuse for next-gen architecture programs.
• Lead during product bring-up cycle, provide hands-on skills, planning and technical direction.
• Debug high severity field issues related to software/firmware/hardware.
• Mentor junior engineers and programmers on next-gen mainframe development, plan schedules.
• Utilize Assembler, C/C++, Python, Shell, Github, and Visual Studio Code in daily work.

Skills

Hardware development

CPU architecture

Mentoring

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Assembler

C/C++

Python

Shell

Github

Visual Studio Code

Job description

Back-End Developer, IBM Corporation, Poughkeepsie, NY:

• Handle critical deliverables and take direct ownership of multiple architecture verification programs required for the development of mainframe systems.
• Work as a technical focal point in the respective domain (CPU architecture) and coordinate as an authority with various cross-functional teams for critical blockages and design bottlenecks in CPU architecture verification programs.
• Expand the scope of various test programs by designing optimized algorithms and keep a tab on the resources used in the program by allowing the program to be re-used for developing next generation architecture programs.
• Act as squad leader during the product bring-up cycle, provide hands-on skills, planning and technical direction.
• Debug high severity field issues related to software/firmware/hardware.
• Mentor junior engineers and programmers on the development of next generation mainframe systems, determine project requirements and develop work schedules for junior project staff.
• Utilize: Assembler Programming, Software/Firmware Programming in C/C++, Python, Shell, Github, Virtual Studio Code.

Required: Master’s degree or equivalent in Engineering, Programming, Computer Science or related (employer will accept a Bachelor's degree plus five (5) years of progressive experience in lieu of a Master’s degree) and one (1) year of experience as a Hardware Developer or related. One (1) year of experience must include utilizing Assembler Programming, Software/Firmware Programming in C/C++, Python, Shell, Github, Virtual Studio Code. $168459 to $193459 per year. Full time. V245.

Required education

Bachelor's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Engineering, Programming, Computer Science or related (employer will accept a Bachelor's degree plus five (5) years of progressive experience in lieu of a Master’s degree) and one (1) year of experience as a Hardware Developer or related.
• One (1) year of experience must include utilizing Assembler Programming, Software/Firmware Programming in C/C++, Python, Shell, Github, Virtual Studio Code.

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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), 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

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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.

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.