Power Firmware Intern - Hybrid, Hands-On Core Systems

IBM; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8 paid holidays

IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid sick time

Job summary

IBM Infrastructure & Technology is seeking Software Engineers, Computer Scientists, and Computer Engineers to help develop firmware and low-level system software for IBM Power Systems. You will work at the intersection of hardware and software, designing firmware, platform initialization, hardware enablement, and virtualization features for next-generation IBM Power servers.

This co‑op/internship role offers hands-on experience with processor technologies, low-level programming, system

Qualifications

• Programming in C/C++ demonstrated through coursework, projects or internships.
• Knowledge of data structures, algorithms and software design principles.
• Interest in firmware development, embedded systems, OS, or hypervisors.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with a passion for technology.

Responsibilities

• Develop firmware and low-level system software powering IBM Power Systems.
• Design and implement firmware, platform initialization, hardware enablement, systems management, virtualization, and performance features.
• Collaborate with hardware and software engineers to solve complex challenges and deliver innovations.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Data structures

Firmware development

Embedded systems

Operating systems

Hypervisors

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Linux development

Git

Python

Debugging

Job description

IBM Infrastructure & Technology is seeking Software Engineers, Computer Scientists, and Computer Engineers to help develop firmware and low-level system software for IBM Power Systems. You will work at the intersection of hardware and software, designing firmware, platform initialization, hardware enablement, and virtualization features for next-generation IBM Power servers.

This co‑op/internship role offers hands-on experience with processor technologies, low-level programming, system