Software Developer Co-op — Cloud, AI & Agile

IBM; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Stock Purchase Plan

Paid family medical leave

Job summary

IBM Software is seeking a Software Developer Co-op for a 16-week Spring 2027 program. This full-time internship is designed for actively enrolled undergraduates who can pause coursework and commit to 40 hours per week at an IBM location.

You will work with experienced IBM developers to design, build, and test software powering cloud, AI, and hybrid platforms, gaining hands-on experience across frontend and backend stacks in an Agile environment.

Qualifications

• Must be actively enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program at the time of application and returning to complete the degree after the co-op.
• Available to start full-time between December 2027 and August 2028.
• Available to work full-time (40 hours/week) at an IBM location for 16 weeks between Jan 19 - May 7.
• Co-op requires a full-time commitment; students should not be enrolled in concurrent coursework during the co-op.

Responsibilities

• Support design, development, testing, and debugging of software in front-end, back-end, or full-stack environments.
• Work with multiple programming languages depending on project (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, C++, Go, Rust, Swift, Kotlin).
• Help build user interfaces using frameworks like React or contribute to back-end services and APIs.
• Use Git and other version-control and collaboration tools.
• Work with cloud and container technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, and REST APIs.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, code reviews, and technical discussions.
• Explore emerging technologies including AI/ML, automation, and cloud-native development.

Skills

Python

Java

JavaScript

Git

REST APIs

Education

Bachelor's degree (in progress)

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

React

Node.js

Job description

IBM Software is seeking a Software Developer Co-op for a 16-week Spring 2027 program. This full-time internship is designed for actively enrolled undergraduates who can pause coursework and commit to 40 hours per week at an IBM location.

You will work with experienced IBM developers to design, build, and test software powering cloud, AI, and hybrid platforms, gaining hands-on experience across frontend and backend stacks in an Agile environment.