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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Developer Interns - **Company:** IBM - **Location:** Poughkeepsie, United States - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Code Review, Collaborative Software, Databases, Data Structures, Software Debugging, Revision Control Systems, IBM Cloud Computing, Python (Programming Language), Node.Js, NoSQL, Open Source Technology, Cloud Services, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, TypeScript, Rust (Programming Language), Google Cloud, ReactJS, Swift (Programming Language), Backend, Git, Kotlin, Containerization, Kubernetes, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs, Software Version Control, Docker, Golang, Programming Languages - **Published:** August 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/514b883d-3b77-4c6d-a067-68c4baa89bd7 ## About the Role This is a 16-week Co-Op position designed for actively enrolled undergraduate students who are interested in gaining hands-on, practical experience in their field while contributing to real IBM projects. To be eligible, candidates must be currently enrolled at an accredited university and able to pause their coursework for the duration of the Co-Op, as students may not be enrolled in classes while participating. This role requires full-time availability (40 hours per week) during the Spring 2027 semester between Jan 19 - May 7. Eligible candidates should also be available to join IBM in a full-time role between December 2027 and August 2028 upon successful completion of their degree., High School Diploma/GED Preferred education Bachelor's Degree Required technical and professional expertise Must be actively enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program at the time of application and returning to complete the degree after the co-op., Co-op requires a full-time commitment; students should not be enrolled in concurrent coursework during the co-op term. (Guidelines - transferable skills are encouraged) Coursework or project experience in software development using any programming language. Familiarity with fundamental concepts such as 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. Preferred technical and professional experience Experience with cloud services (IBM Cloud, AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform). Familiarity with REST APIs and databases (relational or NoSQL). Exposure to CI/CD pipelines or automation tools. Personal or open-source projects that demonstrate creativity and initiative. Understanding of Agile development methods., Being an IBMer means you'll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you'll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background. Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do. Are you ready to be an IBMer? ## Description We are looking for Software Developer Interns to join our engineering teams. As an intern, you will work alongside experienced IBM developers to design, build, and test software that powers our cloud, AI, and hybrid-platform solutions. This role is designed for students who are passionate about coding-regardless of which programming language they started with. You will gain hands-on experience in real-world projects, learn modern development practices, and collaborate in an Agile environment where your ideas can make an immediate impact. What You'll Do 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., Supplemental 1 employees may be eligible for up to 8 paid holidays, minimum of 56 hours paid sick time and the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan. IBM offers paid family medical leave and disability benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law. This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 15 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law. The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. 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