Back-End Developer Intern 2027 -Tucson, AZ

IBM

Tucson (AZ)

Hybrid

USD 69,000 - 126,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

IBM in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Back-End Developer Intern to contribute to firmware, OS, and AI hardware enablement for the IBM Power systems. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement within an internship program and provides exposure to systems software development across hardware and software layers.

The role emphasizes low-level coding, data structures, and collaboration with teams to deliver reliable software solutions in a fast-paced technology environment.

Qualifications

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
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Passion for technology and engineering
Growth-minded, trusted, team focused, courageous, resourceful, and outcome focused.

Responsibilities

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.

Skills

Python/C++

Low-level coding

Data structures

Communication

Growth mindset

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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 education

High School Diploma/GED

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
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

ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT

IBM Systems helps IT leaders think differently about their infrastructure. IBM servers and storage are no longer inanimate - they can understand, reason, and learn so our clients can innovate while avoiding IT issues. Our systems power the world’s most important industries and our clients are the architects of the future.Join us to help build our leading-edge technology portfoliodesigned for cognitive business and optimized for cloud computing.

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

Supplemental 1 employees may be eligible for up to 8 paid holidays, minimum of 56 hours paid sick time and the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan. IBM offers paid family medical leave and disability benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law.
This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 15 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role.
We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

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

Back-End Developer Intern 2027 -Tucson, AZ

Date posted

01-Sep-2026

Job ID

131072

City / Township / Village

TUCSON

State / Province

Arizona

Country

United States