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# Entry Level Back End Developer 2026

- **Company:** IBM
- **Location:** Poughkeepsie, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, IBM System I, C++ (Programming Language), Compilers, Code Generation, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Data Structures, Linux, Internet Services, Python (Programming Language), Open Source Technology, Tensorflow, Software Engineering, Z/OS, Enterprise Software Applications, Pytorch, Large Language Models, Deep Learning, Containerization, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Hardware Acceleration, Jenkins, Golang
- **Published:** October 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/1_ibmavature-73787

## About the Role

code contributions to lead IBM efforts in AI development. **Required technical and professional expertise** *BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science/Data Analytics, or related fields (or equivalent experience). *Basic knowledge of operating systems and how they work (i.e.
Operating systems courses); Container technologies; Internet Services; and/or Managed Services. * Strong C, C++, Java, Golang and/or Python programming skills. * Experience working with industry standard C++ compilers and development frameworks. * Experience with machine-code generation or compiler back-end users. * Strong software engineering development discipline.
Proficiency in data structures, algorithms, and the software development cycle. * Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills. * Capability to achieve objectives under tight deadlines. * Experience executing tasks while managing competing priorities. * Experience working on and contributing to an active toolchain codebase. * Experience with CI/CD, Jenkins, Linux a plus. **Preferred technical and professional experience** * MS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science/Data Analytics, or related field. *Experience in developing enterprise-level applications using AI frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, etc.). * Familiarity working with and the ability to develop user targeted Large Language Models (LLMs). * Knowledge of front-end compiler technology. * Experience working with accelerator frameworks e.g.

## Description

What You'll Be Doing * Developing enterprise level applications utilizing AI frameworks such as PyTorch and TensorFlow. * Working with IBM's research team to develop next generation solutions for IBMs Telum series of on-chip hardware accelerators and the Spyre AI accelerator. * Collaborate closely with teams developing other components of the AI solution in ensuring robustness, high-quality code generation and suitability for developing programs exploiting compiled models as shared libraries used in deep learning and safety-critical execution environments on IBM Z platform for Linux on Z, LinuxOne, IBM Z Container Extension Platform and IBM Z/OS operating systems. * Provide engineering support for the AI on Z solution and deliver targeted changes for production customer releases. * Establish strong customer/partner relationships and trust through excellent execution and high-quality software development. * Work with the open-source community to drive and deliver