Back-End Developer Intern 2027 -Houston, TX

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

Job summary

IBM in Houston, Texas is hiring Software Engineers, Computer Scientists and Computer Engineers to develop firmware, operating systems, system management and AI hardware enablement for the IBM Power platform.

As a Developer at IBM, you will work close to hardware, contribute to OS and tooling, and collaborate across teams to deliver reliable, scalable solutions for clients.

Qualifications

• Python or C/C++ programming skills demonstrated in school projects, internships or coursework.
• Strong interest in low-level coding close to hardware, OS and application development.
• Data structures/Software Design knowledge.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication and collaboration skills.
• Passion for technology and engineering with a growth mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develop firmware, hypervisors, operating systems and AI hardware enablement for the IBM Power platform.
• Work on IBM Power systems software to support clients and solve complex problems.

Skills

Python

C/C++

Low-level coding

OS development

Data structures

Documentation

Communication

Growth mindset

Team focus

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Git

APIs

Open source

SQL

Databases

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.

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.

Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree

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