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IBM · 1 month ago

Firmware Developer Intern 2026

Poughkeepsie, AR

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

Start in 2026

IBM is a leading technology company that focuses on building and designing innovative solutions. They are seeking a Firmware Developer Intern to contribute to the development of firmware across various components within IBM mainframes, utilizing programming languages such as C, C++, and Java.

Business DevelopmentBusiness Information SystemsCRMData ManagementSoftware

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Development of the hardware management console web interface and mobile app (Java)

Development for the world’s highest security cryptographic processors (C, C++, Java)

Development and support of I/O adapters (networking and storage) and Secure Service Containers used to support applications using blockchain technology. (C)

Server virtualization and a Parallel Sysplex environment so that mainframes can communicate as a single entity. (Assembler)

Implementation of complex z/Architecture instructions, concurrent and recovery functions (Assembler)

Development of control systems for IBM Quantum room temperature electronics

Apply agile methodologies throughout the entire development cycle, from design, code implementation/review, unit testing, functional testing, simulation, and real hardware integration testing

Qualification

CC++JavaPythonEmbedded systemsUnix/LinuxSoftware designAgile methodologiesDebuggingTestCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Passion to pursue career path in Computer Engineering or Computer Science

Fundamental education in software design and/or test

Computer Architecture

Knowledge of one or more of the following programming languages: C, C++, Java, Assembly, PL/X

Scripting knowledge: Python, JavaScript, Perl, Bash, etc

Strong Communication Skills

Preferred

Development knowledge of Unix/Linux kernel functionality

Knowledge of LAN drivers

FPGA experience

Experience in embedded systems development

Knowledge of web and mobile application development

Tools (Git/GitHub, IntelliJ, etc.)

Company

IBM

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IBM is an IT technology and consulting firm providing computer hardware, software, infrastructure, and hosting services.

Founded in 1911

Armonk, New York, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.ibm.com

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