Power Systems Firmware Intern (Hybrid)

IBM

Rochester (MN)

Hybrid

USD 76,000 - 139,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Job summary

IBM is seeking to hire a Power Firmware Developer Intern to work on firmware and low-level system software for IBM Power Systems. You’ll collaborate across hardware and software to enable platform initialization, hardware enablement, and virtualization, tackling complex challenges and contributing to reliable, scalable enterprise infrastructure.

The role offers hands-on experience with processor technologies, embedded systems, and AI infrastructure within a hybrid internship setup in Rochester,

Qualifications

  • Programming experience in C/C++ demonstrated through coursework, projects, internships, or research.
  • Understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.
  • Strong interest in firmware development, embedded systems, low-level programming, operating systems, or hypervisors.
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

C/C++ programming
Data structures/Algorithms
Firmware development
Embedded systems
Low-level programming
Operating systems
Hypervisors

Education

High School Diploma/GED
Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Tools

Linux development
Git
Python
Debugging

Job description

IBM is seeking to hire a Power Firmware Developer Intern to work on firmware and low-level system software for IBM Power Systems. You’ll collaborate across hardware and software to enable platform initialization, hardware enablement, and virtualization, tackling complex challenges and contributing to reliable, scalable enterprise infrastructure.

The role offers hands-on experience with processor technologies, embedded systems, and AI infrastructure within a hybrid internship setup in Rochester,

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