Entry Level Ecosystem Engineer at IBM San Jose, CA

Feitong Buke; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Feitong Buke is seeking an Entry Level Ecosystem Engineer in San Jose, CA. This role involves building integrations and sample applications that connect IBM's AI services with various developer tools. The position offers a chance to grow skills in a supportive, innovative environment.

Successful candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent, proficiency in programming languages like Python, and a passion for hands-on learning. Experience with AI frameworks is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or JavaScript.
• Familiarity with AI/ML concepts.
• Experience building developer tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop connectors and plugins integrating IBM AI services.
• Design sample applications demonstrating IBM AI use cases.
• Gather feedback to inform product improvements.
• Collaborate with multiple teams to deliver solutions.

Skills

Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript, TypeScript)

Strong problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Passion for hands-on learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Familiarity with AI/ML frameworks like Hugging Face, LangChain

Experience building APIs, SDKs, or developer tools

Familiarity with containerization (Docker)

Job description

Entry Level Ecosystem Engineer job at IBM. San Jose, CA.

Introduction

IBM is seeking a curious and hands‑on Entry‑Level Ecosystem Engineer to help bridge the gap between our cutting‑edge AI technologies and the tools developers use every day. In this role, you'll build integrations, sample applications, and developer experiences that connect IBM's AI offerings with popular frameworks like Hugging Face, LangChain, and Ollama.

• Work on the front lines of AI innovation and developer enablement.
• Collaborate with passionate teams across engineering, advocacy, and product.
• Grow your skills in a supportive, inclusive, and technically rich environment.
• Make a real impact on how developers build with AI.

Your role and responsibilities

• Build Integrations: Develop connectors, plugins, and wrappers that integrate IBM AI services with widely used developer tools and frameworks.
• Create Sample Applications: Design and implement example apps that demonstrate real‑world use cases of IBM AI technologies.
• Support Developer Workflows: Identify common developer patterns and build solutions that simplify adoption of IBM offerings.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work with Developer Advocates, Product Managers, and Engineering teams to align on priorities and deliver high‑impact solutions.
• Surface Developer Needs: Gather feedback from developers and communities to inform product improvements, documentation updates, and new integration opportunities.
• Contribute to Open Source: Participate in open source projects and contribute code, documentation, and issue triage where relevant.

Required technical and professional expertise

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript, TypeScript).
• Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and frameworks such as Hugging Face Transformers, LangChain, or Ollama.
• Experience building APIs, SDKs, or developer tools.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Passion for hands‑on learning.
• Experience with open source AI projects and developer communities.

Preferred technical and professional experience

• Experience with IBM AI platforms (e.g., watsonx, IBM Cloud).
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker), cloud services, and CI/CD workflows.
• Contributions to open source projects or developer communities.
• Understanding of RESTful APIs and integration patterns.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and 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, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.