Software Developer Co-op: Cloud, AI, & Full-Stack Impact

International Business Machines Corporation; United States; Remote; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid family medical leave

Job summary

International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) is offering a 16-week Software Developer Co-op for actively enrolled undergraduates. The program runs Spring 2027, Jan 19 to May 7, with possible full-time opportunities Dec 2027–Aug 2028.

You will collaborate with IBM engineers to design, build, and test software powering cloud, AI, and hybrid platforms. Applicants should be passionate about coding, have coursework in software development, and be prepared to work full-time (40 hours/week) during

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program 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; not enrolled in concurrent coursework during the co-op term.
• Coursework or project experience in software development using any programming language.
• Familiarity with 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

• Support the design, development, testing, and debugging of software in front-end, back-end, or full-stack environments.
• Work with a variety of programming languages depending on the project (examples: Python, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, C++, Go, Rust, Swift, Kotlin, or others).
• 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.
• Location Flexibility: by applying to this requisition, you acknowledge and agree to be considered for any of the listed locations and to work at the assigned location.

Skills

Python

Java

JavaScript

TypeScript

C++

Go

Rust

Swift

Kotlin

Git

Agile

Cloud

Education

Bachelor's Degree

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

React

Node.js

Python

Java

SQL

REST APIs

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) is offering a 16-week Software Developer Co-op for actively enrolled undergraduates. The program runs Spring 2027, Jan 19 to May 7, with possible full-time opportunities Dec 2027–Aug 2028.

You will collaborate with IBM engineers to design, build, and test software powering cloud, AI, and hybrid platforms. Applicants should be passionate about coding, have coursework in software development, and be prepared to work full-time (40 hours/week) during