Firmware Engineer Intern: Embedded Systems & Security

IBM; Poughkeepsie (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM is seeking an embedded software/firmware engineer in the United States to contribute to hardware/firmware integration across mainframes and cryptographic processors. You will work on web interfaces, I/O adapters, server virtualization, and secure containers, applying agile methods and testing on Unix/Linux embedded systems.

The role requires strong C/C++, Java, Assembly or PL/X skills, plus experience in embedded systems, Linux kernel familiarity, and collaboration across cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or CS.
• Proficient in C, C++, Java; Assembly or PL/X is a plus.
• Experience with embedded systems and Unix/Linux kernel functionality.
• Scripting: Python, JavaScript, Perl, Bash.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop hardware management interfaces and firmware components.
• Work on cryptographic processors and I/O adapters.
• Support server virtualization and Parallel Sysplex work.
• Collaborate across teams through agile processes.

Skills

C

C++

Java

Assembly

PL/X

Python

JavaScript

Perl

Bash

Unix/Linux

FPGA

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Git/GitHub

IntelliJ

Job description

IBM is seeking an embedded software/firmware engineer in the United States to contribute to hardware/firmware integration across mainframes and cryptographic processors. You will work on web interfaces, I/O adapters, server virtualization, and secure containers, applying agile methods and testing on Unix/Linux embedded systems.

The role requires strong C/C++, Java, Assembly or PL/X skills, plus experience in embedded systems, Linux kernel familiarity, and collaboration across cross-functional