Hardware & Systems Engineer Intern

IBM; United States; Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 135,000; Part time

Job summary

IBM in Rochester, MN offers a HW Developer Intern: Systems Assurance position. You will contribute to hardware and software development, testing, and validation across IBM systems, gaining hands-on experience in a collaborative, innovative environment.

As part of a global team, you will install and test hardware, validate processors, support customers, and contribute to firmware design and API services. This internship emphasizes reliability, learning, and real-world impact.

Qualifications

• Understanding of client-server architectures and networking protocols.
• Experience with application development and databases.
• Ability to design scalable APIs, servers, services, and applications.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
• Strong communication, design, and testing skills.
• Curiosity, creativity, and a client-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Install and test hardware systems hands-on.
• Validate and characterize processors and systems.
• Support customers and field engineers with technical solutions.
• Design and test firmware architectures.
• Analyze failures and improve system reliability.
• Automate test suites and simulate customer environments.
• Develop and document test plans and procedures.
• Contribute to internal and external code repositories.
• Collaborate with global development teams.
• Install, configure, and validate AI Large Language Models (LLMs).

Skills

Client-server architectures

Networking protocols

Application development

Databases

APIs design

Agile development

Communication skills

Testing skills

Curiosity and problem solving

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor\'s Degree (preferred)

Job description

IBM in Rochester, MN offers a HW Developer Intern: Systems Assurance position. You will contribute to hardware and software development, testing, and validation across IBM systems, gaining hands-on experience in a collaborative, innovative environment.

As part of a global team, you will install and test hardware, validate processors, support customers, and contribute to firmware design and API services. This internship emphasizes reliability, learning, and real-world impact.