Backend Developer Intern - Systems & AI (Hybrid)

IBM; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 126,000; Part time

Job summary

IBM's Back-End Developer Intern 2027 in Tucson, AZ offers hands-on experience in firmware, hypervisors, OS and AI hardware enablement as part of the Power systems team. You’ll work with developers to explore low-level programming, data structures and APIs, delivering real solutions in a collaborative, mentoring environment.

The program emphasizes growth, documentation, and strong communication as you contribute to IBM's technology portfolio and gain exposure to cloud, AI, and hardware

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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop firmware, hypervisors, operating systems and AI hardware enablement for IBM Power systems.
• Collaborate with teams to move IBM forward by using imagination, curiosity and action.
• Contribute to AI hardware enablement for the quantum and AI era.
• Document work effectively and communicate with stakeholders.

Skills

Python

C/C++

Low-level programming

Data structures

Software design

Communication skills

Growth mindset

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Git

SQL

APIs

Virtualization

Open source

Job description

IBM's Back-End Developer Intern 2027 in Tucson, AZ offers hands-on experience in firmware, hypervisors, OS and AI hardware enablement as part of the Power systems team. You’ll work with developers to explore low-level programming, data structures and APIs, delivering real solutions in a collaborative, mentoring environment.

The program emphasizes growth, documentation, and strong communication as you contribute to IBM's technology portfolio and gain exposure to cloud, AI, and hardware