Software Developer Intern 2027 — AI & Cloud in Action

IBM; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM Software is seeking Software Developer Interns to join our engineering teams in Lowell. You will design, build, and test software powering our cloud, AI, and hybrid-platform solutions while gaining hands-on experience on real-world projects.

You will collaborate with experienced IBM developers, learn modern development practices, and contribute in an Agile environment. A passion for coding and problem-solving is essential, regardless of your language focus.

Qualifications

• Coursework or project experience in software development.
• 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-solver, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate and learn quickly in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Support 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.

Skills

Data structures

Algorithms

Debugging

React

Node.js

Python

Java

SQL

Git

Cloud

Containers

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

IBM Software is seeking Software Developer Interns to join our engineering teams in Lowell. You will design, build, and test software powering our cloud, AI, and hybrid-platform solutions while gaining hands-on experience on real-world projects.

You will collaborate with experienced IBM developers, learn modern development practices, and contribute in an Agile environment. A passion for coding and problem-solving is essential, regardless of your language focus.