Junior Software Engineer - AI, Cloud & Web Apps

International Business Machines Corporation; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 121,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

401(k)

Job summary

International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) invites applications for an Entry Level Software Developer 2027 in San Jose, CA. You will contribute to building cloud-ready software across backend, frontend, and full-stack components, using Python, Java, React, and modern tools like Docker/Kubernetes in a collaborative Agile setting.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED with preferred Bachelor's degree, and curiosity about AI/LLM-based systems.

Qualifications

• Experience with at least one programming language (Python/Java/JavaScript/TypeScript/C++).
• Understanding of software development fundamentals, version control, and basic testing concepts.
• Familiarity with cloud environments, APIs, or container technologies like Docker or Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design, development, testing, and maintenance of software components.
• Build back-end services, APIs, or data workflows using languages such as Python, Java, or similar.
• Develop user interfaces using modern frameworks like React.
• Work with containerized applications and tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Apply debugging techniques and testing practices to ensure quality and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment.
• Learn and explore emerging technologies, including AI/LLM-based components and cloud-native tools.

Skills

Python

Java

JavaScript

TypeScript

C++

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

React

FastAPI

Flask

Spring Boot

Job description

International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) invites applications for an Entry Level Software Developer 2027 in San Jose, CA. You will contribute to building cloud-ready software across backend, frontend, and full-stack components, using Python, Java, React, and modern tools like Docker/Kubernetes in a collaborative Agile setting.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED with preferred Bachelor's degree, and curiosity about AI/LLM-based systems.