IBM · 12 hours ago
Forward Deployed Engineer - Intern
Research Park, CA
Internship
Onsite
InternIBM is a leading technology company focused on transforming customer challenges into innovative solutions. The Forward Deployed Engineer - Intern will work directly with clients to help deploy and operationalize strategic software offerings, combining technical work with client collaboration and continuous learning.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Enterprise SoftwareBig DataSoftwareProfessional ServicesBusiness DevelopmentBusiness Information SystemsCRMData ManagementFoundational AI
Responsibilities
Communicate both technical concepts and business value to different audiences
Assist with pilots and proof-of-value engagements and help transition successful use cases into production and value realization
Work directly with the end client, planning for and executing implementation plans
Collaborate with the assigned IBM account teams who are responsible for ensuring the right client sponsors and champions are actively involved
Validate key performance measurements have been met upon successful implementation
Interact with IBM development labs to provide product feedback, shaping feature design, roadmap prioritization, and release quality
Engage as needed for product support
Contribute to and deploy reusable assets such as documentation, playbooks, scripts, and best practices to scale enablement
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology or a related field (e.g., Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Engineering, or similar), with an expected graduation date of December 2026 or later
Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain ideas and ask questions when needed
Comfortable working in a global and collaborative environment, interacting with team members across different time zones and cultures
Basic understanding or academic exposure to project management concepts, such as Agile and Waterfall, including familiarity with terms like sprints, stand-ups, retrospectives, and iterative delivery
Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, follow priorities, and learn how to identify dependencies and potential risks with guidance from the team
Academic coursework, internships, labs, or personal projects involving at least one or more of the following areas: Operating systems fundamentals (Linux, Windows, or z/OS), Networking basics (TCP/IP concepts, directory services such as LDAP), Introduction to mainframe technologies (e.g., IBM Z, CICS, IMS), Programming fundamentals in COBOL and/or Java, including ability to read and understand existing code
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree
Exposure through coursework, projects, or self-study to one or more of the following is a plus: Automation or configuration tools (e.g., Ansible, YAML), Observability concepts such as OpenTelemetry (OTeL), Development tools and IDEs (e.g., VS Code), Basic understanding or curiosity about AI technologies, including Large Language Models, RAG concepts, or Conversational AI
Willingness to learn how different technologies integrate, including how COBOL and Java can interoperate within a z/OS environment
Company
IBM
IBM is an IT technology and consulting firm providing computer hardware, software, infrastructure, and hosting services.
Founded in 1911
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2011-01-14IPO
Leadership Team
Alain Bénichou
Chief Executive Officer, IBM Greater China Group
Alex Yang
CTO and Chief Architect
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