Low-Level Backend Systems Intern

IBM Computing; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM in Houston, TX is seeking software engineers and computer scientists to develop firmware, hypervisors, operating systems, and AI hardware enablement for the IBM Power line. You will join a team building systems that power quantum and AI capabilities, working close to hardware with a focus on performance and reliability.

Ideal candidates have strong programming skills in Python or C/C++, experience with data structures and software design, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Strong programming skills in Python or C/C++ demonstrated via projects
• Experience with low-level coding, OS development, and hardware-near software
• Solid understanding of data structures and software design
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Growth-minded, collaborative and solution-focused

Responsibilities

• Develop firmware, hypervisors, operating systems, and AI hardware enablement for the IBM Power systems
• Work on cores for quantum and AI eras, translating ideas into reliable software
• Collaborate with teams and document work for cross-functional use
• Contribute to APIs and tools and participate in code reviews

Skills

Python

C/C++

Data structures/Software Design

Communication skills

Growth mindset

Team collaboration

Tools

Git

APIs

Open source contributions

SQL

Job description

IBM in Houston, TX is seeking software engineers and computer scientists to develop firmware, hypervisors, operating systems, and AI hardware enablement for the IBM Power line. You will join a team building systems that power quantum and AI capabilities, working close to hardware with a focus on performance and reliability.

Ideal candidates have strong programming skills in Python or C/C++, experience with data structures and software design, and excellent communication.