Co‑Op Software Developer – Cloud, AI & Full‑Stack

IBM; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM Software in Durham, NC invites motivated students to join a 16‑week Co‑Op focused on hands‑on software development for cloud, AI, and hybrid platforms. You will collaborate with experienced IBM developers to design, build, and test solutions while pausing coursework for the term.

The role supports front‑end, back‑end, or full‑stack work across languages and tools, with Agile collaboration and exposure to modern deployment practices.

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program and returning after the co‑op.
• Available to start full‑time between Dec 2027 and Aug 2028.
• Able to work full‑time (40 hours/week) for 16 weeks Jan 19–May 7.
• Co‑op requires a full‑time commitment; no concurrent coursework.

Responsibilities

• Support design, development, testing, and debugging of software in front‑end, back‑end, or full‑stack.
• Work with multiple programming languages (Python, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, C++, Go, Rust, Swift, Kotlin).
• Assist in building user interfaces with frameworks like React or back‑end services and APIs.
• Use Git and other version control and collaboration tools.
• Work with cloud and container technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, and REST APIs.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, code reviews, and technical discussions.
• Explore emerging technologies including AI/ML, automation, and cloud‑native development.

Skills

Programming basics

Algorithms

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

IBM Software in Durham, NC invites motivated students to join a 16‑week Co‑Op focused on hands‑on software development for cloud, AI, and hybrid platforms. You will collaborate with experienced IBM developers to design, build, and test solutions while pausing coursework for the term.

The role supports front‑end, back‑end, or full‑stack work across languages and tools, with Agile collaboration and exposure to modern deployment practices.