Hybrid QA/Test Dev Intern — Systems & AI

IBM; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM is seeking a QA/Test Developer Intern for Systems Assurance in Poughkeepsie, NY. You will participate in hardware testing, firmware design, and AI/LLM validation while collaborating with global teams.

The role emphasizes hands-on testing, automation, and robust quality practices. Preferred candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree and have familiarity with languages like C/C++, Java, Python, and SQL, plus experience in Agile environments and API design.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with one or more programming languages such as C++, C, Java, Ruby, Python, Perl, SQL.
• Experience with application development and databases.
• Ability to design scalable APIs, servers, services, and applications.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
• Strong communication, design, problem solving 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

C++

C

Java

Ruby

Python

Perl

SQL

APIs design

Agile methodologies

Communication skills

Testing skills

Curiosity

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Defect Analysis Tools

Job description

IBM is seeking a QA/Test Developer Intern for Systems Assurance in Poughkeepsie, NY. You will participate in hardware testing, firmware design, and AI/LLM validation while collaborating with global teams.

The role emphasizes hands-on testing, automation, and robust quality practices. Preferred candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree and have familiarity with languages like C/C++, Java, Python, and SQL, plus experience in Agile environments and API design.