IBM is offering an exciting opportunity for aspiring software developers to gain hands-on industry experience as a Software Developer Intern in San Jose, California. This internship is a strong fit for students and early-career candidates who want to work on real-world technology projects, strengthen their software development skills, and gain valuable experience at a globally recognized technology company.
Job Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Company Name | IBM |
| Role | Software Developer Intern |
| Qualification | Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field |
| Job Location | San Jose, California, United States |
| Salary | $42–$55 per hour |
| Work Type | On-site / Hybrid, depending on team requirements |
| Job Type | Internship |
| Job Level | Internship / Entry Level |
| Industry | Information Technology / Software & Technology |
Job Description
As a Software Developer Intern within IBM Infrastructure, you will design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise-class software solutions that power IBM’s infrastructure offerings, including hybrid cloud, storage, data protection, automation, security, and systems management products. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure, and reliable solutions that help clients modernize and manage their critical IT environments.
Your Role And Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, and maintain high-quality software solutions using modern software engineering practices.
- Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and support.
- Collaborate with product management, architects, quality assurance, support, and operations teams to deliver customer-focused solutions.
- Develop scalable, secure, and performant applications, services, APIs, and backend components.
- Troubleshoot and resolve software defects, performance bottlenecks, and customer-reported issues.
- Contribute to architecture discussions, technical design reviews, and code reviews.
- Create and maintain technical documentation, test plans, and operational procedures.
- Implement automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices to improve software quality and delivery efficiency.
- Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend improvements to products, processes, and development methodologies.
- Support agile development processes and actively participate in sprint planning, standups, retrospectives, and backlog refinement activities.
Preferred Education
Bachelor’s Degree
Required Technical And Professional Expertise
- Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Java, Python, Go, C++, JavaScript, or similar.
- Understanding of software design principles, object-oriented programming, and data structures.
- Experience developing REST APIs, microservices, or distributed systems.
- Knowledge of source control systems such as Git.
- Experience with Linux/Unix environments and command-line tools.
- Understanding of software testing methodologies, debugging, and performance analysis.
- Familiarity with databases, including relational and/or NoSQL technologies.
- Knowledge of cloud computing concepts, containerization, and CI/CD practices.
Preferred Technical And Professional Experience
- Experience with Kubernetes, OpenShift, Docker, or cloud-native architectures.
- Knowledge of hybrid cloud platforms and infrastructure management solutions.
- Experience with storage, backup, disaster recovery, cybersecurity, or enterprise infrastructure technologies.
- Familiarity with AI/ML, automation frameworks, or agentic AI solutions.
- Experience building highly available, scalable distributed systems.
- Knowledge of observability, monitoring, logging, and site reliability engineering (SRE) practices.
- Experience with DevSecOps, security best practices, and secure software development.
- Familiarity with IBM technologies, Red Hat OpenShift, IBM Cloud, or enterprise software products.
Selection Process
- Application submission
- Resume and qualification screening
- Initial recruiter/HR screening
- Technical assessment or coding evaluation
- Technical interview
- Hiring manager interview
- Final selection and offer
How to Apply
- Visit IBM’s official careers website.
- Search for Software Developer Intern opportunities in San Jose, California.
- Review the job requirements and eligibility criteria carefully.
- Prepare and submit your updated resume and required application details.
- Complete any technical assessment or interview stages requested by IBM.
- Follow up through the IBM careers portal for application updates.
