Software Engineering Intern 2027

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IBM is a technology and consulting company seeking a Software Engineering Intern to gain hands-on experience in software development. The role involves writing, testing, debugging, and maintaining code; contributing to features, automation, integrations, and application improvements; and collaborating with engineers through code reviews, Agile practices, documentation, testing, and defect investigation.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with engineers and product team members to understand requirements and complete assigned development tasks Write, test, debug, and maintain code with guidance from experienced team members Contribute to small features, automation scripts, integrations, or improvements to existing applications Participate in code reviews, team discussions, demonstrations, and Agile ceremonies Create and update technical documentation, test notes, and troubleshooting instructions Use version control and development tools to manage changes and collaborate with the team Learn the team’s software development lifecycle, coding standards, testing practices, and deployment processes Ask questions, share progress, and incorporate feedback to strengthen technical and professional skills Support testing and investigation of defects in development or test environments Explore new tools and technologies relevant to the team’s projects

Qualifications: High School Diploma/GED Currently pursuing, or recently completed, an associate, bachelor's, or graduate degree in computer science, software engineering, information technology, engineering, or a related field Foundational programming experience gained through coursework, personal projects, internships, boot camps, or open-source contributions Familiarity with at least one programming language, such as Python, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, C++, C#, or Ruby Basic understanding of software development concepts, data structures, debugging, and testing Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn unfamiliar tools and technologies Ability to communicate clearly, ask questions, and work effectively in a collaborative team Ability to organize work, meet agreed deadlines, and respond constructively to feedback No prior full-time professional software development experience is required Travel required: Up to 20% or 1 day a week IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future.

Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship Bachelor's Degree Coursework or project experience with web technologies, APIs, databases, or front-end frameworks Familiarity with Git or another version-control system Exposure to unit testing, Agile practices, or continuous integration and delivery concepts Interest in cloud platforms, containers, Kubernetes, Red Hat OpenShift, DevOps, site reliability engineering, or automation Basic knowledge of Linux, networking, application security, or cybersecurity principles A portfolio, GitHub profile, hackathon project, or open-source contribution that demonstrates curiosity and hands-on learning

Benefits: Hybrid work arrangement Supplemental 1 employees may be eligible for up to 8 paid holidays Supplemental 1 employees may be eligible for minimum of 56 hours paid sick time Supplemental 1 employees may be eligible for the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan IBM offers paid family medical leave to eligible employees where required by applicable law IBM offers disability benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law