Back-End Developer Intern 2027 -Houston, TX

IBM Computing; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM in Houston, TX is seeking software engineers and computer scientists to develop firmware, hypervisors, operating systems, and AI hardware enablement for the IBM Power line. You will join a team building systems that power quantum and AI capabilities, working close to hardware with a focus on performance and reliability.

Ideal candidates have strong programming skills in Python or C/C++, experience with data structures and software design, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Strong programming skills in Python or C/C++ demonstrated via projects
• Experience with low-level coding, OS development, and hardware-near software
• Solid understanding of data structures and software design
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Growth-minded, collaborative and solution-focused

Responsibilities

• Develop firmware, hypervisors, operating systems, and AI hardware enablement for the IBM Power systems
• Work on cores for quantum and AI eras, translating ideas into reliable software
• Collaborate with teams and document work for cross-functional use
• Contribute to APIs and tools and participate in code reviews

Skills

Python

C/C++

Data structures/Software Design

Communication skills

Growth mindset

Team collaboration

Tools

Git

APIs

Open source contributions

SQL

Job description

Introduction

At IBM, work is more than a job-it's a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think alongside clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to pursue 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? We invite you to join us.

Your role and responsibilities

IBM has openings for Software Engineers, Computer Scientists and Computer Engineers to develop firmware, hypervisors, operating systems, systems management and control and AI hardware enablement for the IBM Power brand of enterprise computer systems.

As a Developer at IBM, you'll get to work on the systems that are driving the quantum revolution and the AI era. Join our team of creators - the people who help move IBM forward by using their imagination to envision solutions, their curiosity to experiment with new ideas, and their ever-growing skills into action for customers to make better decisions with greater speed on the most trusted platforms in today's market.

Required technical and professional expertise

• Python or C/C++ programming skills - demonstrated via school projects, internships, and/or coursework
• Strong interest in working in low level coding (close to hardware), operating system and application development
• Data structures/Software Design
• Excellent communications skills / documentation skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Passion for technology and engineering
• Growth-minded, trusted, team focused, courageous, resourceful, and outcome focused.

Preferred technical and professional experience

• Operating Systems course work or experience
• Understanding of Databases and SQL programming
• Git (preferred) or other source control systems
• Contributing to open source project experience
• Python (ideal) or other scripting languages
• Familiarity with AI and Machine Learning frameworks
• Software test / unit test development in the context of software development
• Experience with using and developing APIs
• Understanding of virtualization concepts and cloud operations
• Algorithms and data structures course work

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and 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, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.