Returning Intern: Software Developer

IBM; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 34,440,000 - 61,992,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM Software is seeking a Software Developer: Generalist intern who will help design, develop, test, and deliver offerings using leading-edge and proven technologies. You will work in an Agile, collaborative environment to understand stakeholder requirements.

Eligible students are pursuing a Bachelor's degree and have coursework in software development across frontend or backend tech (React, Node.js, Python, Java, SQL).

Qualifications

• Eligible candidates must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor's, Master's, MBA, or PhD program with an expected graduation date between December 2026 and May 2029.
• Coursework or project experience in software development using any programming language.
• Familiarity with fundamental concepts such as data structures, basic algorithms, or debugging.
• Exposure to front-end or back-end technologies (React, Node.js, Python, Java, SQL, etc.).
• Experience using Git or similar version control tools.
• Interest in cloud computing, containers, or modern deployment practices.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate and learn quickly in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative software components; design, code, and test solutions that pass unit tests and integrate with products.
• Contribute to and improve CI/CD pipelines in the development process.
• Debug customer-reported problems by designing fixes and validating them with tests.
• Collaborate in an Agile environment to understand stakeholder requirements and deliver solutions.
• Test and deliver offerings using leading-edge or proven technologies.

Skills

React

Node.js

Python

Java

SQL

Git

Cloud

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Introduction

At IBM Software, we transform client challenges into solutions. Building the world’s leading AI-powered, cloud-native products that shape the future of business and society. Our legacy of innovation creates endless opportunities for IBMers to learn, grow, and make an impact on a global scale. Working in Software means joining a team fueled by curiosity and collaboration. You’ll work with diverse technologies, partners, and industries to design, develop, and deliver solutions that power digital transformation. With a culture that values innovation, growth, and continuous learning, IBM Software places you at the heart of IBM’s product and technology landscape. Here, you’ll have the tools and opportunities to advance your career while creating software that changes the world.

Your Role And Responsibilities

As a Software Developer: Generalist, you will design, develop, test, and deliver offerings using leading-edge and/or proven technologies. You will work in an Agile, collaborative environment to understand stakeholder requirements.

• Develop Innovative Solutions: Design, code, and test innovative component-level software solutions, ensuring that the implemented solutions are unit tested and ready to be integrated into their product.
• Contribute to CI/CD Pipeline: Contribute to the automated CI/CD pipeline that takes code through various quality stages.
• Debug Customer Issues: Debug customer-reported problems, designing, developing, and unit testing code fixes.
• Collaborate with Stakeholders: Work in an Agile environment to understand stakeholder requirements and deliver solutions.
• Test and Deliver Offerings: Test and deliver offerings using leading-edge and/or proven technologies.

Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

• To be eligible, candidates must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s, Master’s, MBA, or PhD program, with an expected graduation date between December 2026 and May 2029.
• Coursework or project experience in software development using any programming language.
• Familiarity with fundamental concepts such as data structures, basic algorithms, or debugging.
• Exposure to front-end or back-end technologies (React, Node.js, Python, Java, SQL, etc.).
• Experience using Git or similar version control tools.
• Interest in cloud computing, containers, or modern deployment practices.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate and learn quickly in a team environment.

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

• Experience with cloud services (IBM Cloud, AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Familiarity with REST APIs and databases (relational or NoSQL).
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines or automation tools.
• Personal or open-source projects that demonstrate creativity and initiative.
• Understanding of Agile development methods.