Power Backend Developer Intern - Rochester, MN & Austin, TX - 2027

IBM; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM in the United States seeks students to contribute to IBM Power Systems and the IBM i operating system. You will work on challenging systems software projects spanning operating systems, virtualization, security, development tools, cloud technologies, and AI enablement.

Collaborate with experienced engineers to design, build, and deliver capabilities that support mission-critical workloads. This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience at the intersection of hardware and software,

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with C/C++ through coursework, projects, internships, or research.
• Understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design fundamentals.
• Interest in operating systems, databases, and systems software.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.

Skills

C/C++

Data structures

Algorithms

Software design

Operating systems

Databases

Systems software

Cloud

Virtualization

AI

Open-source

Teamwork

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Git

Linux/UNIX

Python

SQL

Job description

Introduction

At IBM, work is more than a job. It's a chance to build technology that matters. Join a team developing IBM Power Systems and IBM i, where you'll work on real-world engineering challenges, learn from industry experts, and contribute to technologies that power critical applications across industries. If you're curious, innovative, and passionate about systems software, we'd love to talk with you.

Location Flexibility: By applying to this requisition, you acknowledge and agree to be considered for any of the listed locations associated with this position and are willing to work at the location where you are ultimately assigned.

Your Role And Responsibilities

IBM is seeking Software Engineers, Computer Scientists, and Computer Engineers to help develop IBM Power Systems and the IBM i operating system, a highly reliable enterprise platform trusted by organizations around the world. IBM i is a unique integrated operating system that combines operating system, database, security, and virtualization technologies into a single platform running on IBM Power servers.

As a developer, you'll work on challenging systems software projects spanning operating systems, virtualization, security, systems management, development tools, cloud technologies, and AI enablement. You'll collaborate with experienced engineers to design, build, and deliver capabilities that support mission-critical workloads for thousands of businesses worldwide.

This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience developing technology at the intersection of hardware and software while helping shape the future of enterprise computing.

Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Experience with C/C++ through coursework, projects, internships, or research
• Understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design fundamentals
• Interest in operating systems, databases, and systems software
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

• Coursework or project experience in Operating Systems, Database Systems, or Computer Architecture
• Experience with Git, Linux/UNIX, Python, or SQL
• Exposure to cloud, virtualization, AI, or open-source technologies
• Participation in technical projects, hackathons, research, or student organizations