Entry Level Back End Developer 2026

IBM

City of Poughkeepsie (NY)

Hybrid

USD 101,000 - 151,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

IBM is seeking a highly motivated software developer to join the AI on Z team in Poughkeepsie. You will build enterprise applications using AI frameworks and contribute to Telum and Spyre accelerator projects on IBM Z platforms.

You will collaborate with research teams, ensure robust code, and support production releases, while engaging with customers and the open-source community to advance IBM’s AI initiatives.

Qualifications

BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science/Data Analytics, or related fields (or equivalent).
Familiarity with operating systems, container technologies, Internet services, and/or managed services.
Experience with industry standard C++ compilers and development frameworks.
Experience with machine-code generation or compiler back-end users.
Strong software engineering discipline; proficiency in data structures, algorithms and the software development cycle.
Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills; ability to meet deadlines.
Experience with CI/CD, Jenkins, Linux is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop enterprise-grade applications utilizing AI frameworks such as PyTorch and TensorFlow.
Collaborate with IBM's research team to develop next-generation solutions for Telum accelerators and Spyre AI accelerator.
Work with teams to ensure robustness and high-quality code for shared libraries used in deep learning and safety-critical execution on IBM Z platform.
Provide engineering support for AI on Z and deliver targeted changes for production releases.
Establish strong customer/partner relationships through execution and quality software development.
Contribute to open-source efforts to advance IBM AI on Z initiatives.

Skills

C++ development

CI/CD

Linux

Data structures & algorithms

Team collaboration

Education

BS in Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Data Science/Data Analytics or related

MS degree preferred

Tools

C++ compilers

Compiler back-end knowledge

Jenkins

Job description

At IBM, work is more than a job - it's a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt 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? If so, lets talk

Your role and responsibilities

IBM is seeking a highly motivated software developer to join the dynamic and innovative IBM AI on Z team. This team is responsible for expanding the support of AI efforts on the Z platform. As a member of this team, you will develop solutions to better realize the potential of the IBM Telum series of on-chip hardware accelerators and the Spyre AI accelerator for a growing range of computational workloads, ranging from deep learning, scientific computation, and financial transactions. The AI solutions you develop will be deployed on some of the most complex enterprise customer systems. You will be solving challenging problems working alongside some of the top valued diverse minds in AI and Machine Learning (ML) technology and dedicated hardware AI accelerators. If this sounds like a fun challenge, and you are interested, please let us know.

What You'll Be Doing

Developing enterprise level applications utilizing AI frameworks such as PyTorch and TensorFlow.
Working with IBM’s research team to develop next generation solutions for IBMs Telum series of on-chip hardware accelerators and the Spyre AI accelerator.
Collaborate closely with teams developing other components of the AI solution in ensuring robustness, high-quality code generation and suitability for developing programs exploiting compiled models as shared libraries used in deep learning and safety-critical execution environments on IBM Z platform for Linux on Z, LinuxOne, IBM Z Container Extension Platform and IBM Z/OS operating systems.
Provide engineering support for the AI on Z solution and deliver targeted changes for production customer releases.
Establish strong customer/partner relationships and trust through excellent execution and high-quality software development.
Work with the open-source community to drive and deliver code contributions to lead IBM efforts in AI development.

Required education

High School Diploma/GED

Preferred education

Bachelor's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

*BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science/Data Analytics, or related fields (or equivalent experience).
*Basic knowledge of operating systems and how they work (i.e. Operating systems courses); Container technologies; Internet Services; and/or Managed Services.
Experience working with industry standard C++ compilers and development frameworks.
Experience with machine-code generation or compiler back-end users.
Strong software engineering development discipline.Proficiency in data structures, algorithms, and the software development cycle.
Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills.
Capability to achieve objectives under tight deadlines.
Experience executing tasks while managing competing priorities.
Experience working on and contributing to an active toolchain codebase.
Experience with CI/CD, Jenkins, Linux a plus.

Preferred technical and professional experience

MS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science/Data Analytics, or related field.
Familiarity working with and the ability to develop user targeted Large Language Models (LLMs).
Knowledge of front-end compiler technology.
Experience working with accelerator frameworks e.g. CUDA (Compute Unified Device Architecture) library for Nvidia.

ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT

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OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS

IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to:

Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being
Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs
Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law
Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve your career goals
Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences

We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role.

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.

City / Township / Village

POUGHKEEPSIE

State / Province

New York

Country

United States

Work arrangement

Hybrid

Area of work

Infrastructure & Technology

Employment type

Regular