Firmware Developer Intern - Poughkeepsie - 2027

IBM

City of Poughkeepsie (NY)

Hybrid

USD 61,000 - 143,000

Part time

4 days ago

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Job summary

IBM seeks an Firmware Developer Intern in Poughkeepsie to join a hands-on engineering team. You will work across hardware and software, developing interfaces, cryptographic processor code, and embedded systems for IBM mainframe components. The role emphasizes collaboration, agile practices, and real hardware testing.

Ideal candidates have Unix/Linux kernel knowledge, FPGA experience, and familiarity with web/mobile development tools. A Bachelor’s is preferred; high school diploma is required.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required for internship.
Bachelor's Degree preferred for technical roles.
Experience with Unix/Linux kernel concepts and LAN drivers is desirable.
FPGA and embedded systems development knowledge is a plus.
Knowledge of web and mobile app development and common tools listed.

Responsibilities

Develop hardware management console web interfaces and mobile apps (Java).
Work on cryptographic processors using C, C++, Java.
Support I/O adapters and Secure Service Containers for blockchain apps.
Contribute to server virtualization and Parallel Sysplex environments.
Assist in z/Architecture instruction implementation and recovery functions.
Develop control systems for IBM Quantum room temperature electronics.

Skills

Unix/Linux kernel

LAN drivers

FPGA

Embedded systems

Web/mobile development

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Git

GitHub

IntelliJ

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?

Your role and responsibilities

Firmware may exist anywhere in a computing system from the central computing complex to management consoles, power supplies, and I/O adapters within IBM mainframes.

Development of the hardware management console web interface and mobile app (Java)
Development for the world’s highest security cryptographic processors (C, C+ +, Java)
Development and support of I/O adapters (networking and storage) and Secure Service Containers used to support applications using blockchain technology. (C)
Server virtualization and a Parallel Sysplex environment so that mainframes can communicate as a single entity. (Assembler)
Implementation of complex z/ Architecture instructions, concurrent and recovery functions (Assembler)
Development of control systems for IBM Quantum room temperature electronics

Our engineers apply agile methodologies throughout the entire development cycle, from design, code implementation/review, unit testing, functional testing, simulation, and real hardware integration testing. Some areas use a Unix/Linux based Operating System focusing on embedded programming, communication protocols, host application software support, and user-interfaces. Interface and code designs are done primarily to communicate with different hardware components via various hardware protocols such as PCIe. Ideal candidates will possess demonstrated software design skills, understanding of front-end, back- end technologies or embedded systems. Team- based experience in software development, agile methodologies, and the ability to perform software performance analysis, debugging and test.

Required education

High School Diploma/GED

Preferred education

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred technical and professional experience

Development knowledge of Unix/Linux kernel functionality
Knowledge of LAN drivers
FPGA experience
Experience in embedded systems development
Knowledge of web and mobile application development
Tools (Git/GitHub, IntelliJ, etc.)

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

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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.

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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.

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

Firmware Developer Intern - Poughkeepsie - 2027

Date posted

24-Aug-2026

Job ID

129907

City / Township / Village

POUGHKEEPSIE

State / Province

New York

Country

United States