HW Developer Intern: Systems Assurance - Rochester, MN - 2027

IBM; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM in Rochester, MN is seeking a Software or Hardware Development Engineer to contribute to design, testing, and support of IBM's hardware and AI systems. You will work on processors, systems, firmware, and AI LLM validation, collaborating with global teams to deliver reliable solutions.

You should have a Bachelor's degree and experience in client-server architectures, application development, and Agile methods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Experience with client-server architectures and databases is expected.
• Ability to design scalable APIs, servers, services, and applications.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and testing.

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

Application development

Database experience

API design

Agile methodologies

Strong communication

Testing skills

Curiosity and creativity

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Introduction

Join IBM and be part of the team driving the quantum revolution and the AI era. As a Developer, you’ll work on the systems powering the future—from microprocessors to AI LLM solutions—while growing your skills in a collaborative, innovative environment.

Your Role And Responsibilities

As a Software or Hardware Development Engineer, you’ll contribute to the design, testing, and support of IBM’s industry-leading technologies, including IBM zSystems, IBM Power Systems, IBM Storage, IBM Quantum Systems, with responsibilities such as but not limited to:

• 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).

Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

Skills We’re Looking For

• 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.

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

• Familiarity with Mechanical Engineering: Exposure to mechanical engineering principles and concepts is beneficial for developing hardware products.
• Basic Understanding of Firmware Engineering: Knowledge of firmware engineering concepts can aid in testing and validating components.
• Exposure to Electrical Engineering: Familiarity with electrical engineering principles can support the development of hardware and technology products.