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IBM

Firmware Developer Intern 2026

Hybrid

Poughkeepsie, United states

Fresher

Internship

03-10-2025

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Skills

Communication Python Java JavaScript Bash Perl GitHub Test Agile methodologies Networking Architecture Linux Virtualization Programming git Software Development Agile C++ Git/GitHub Embedded Systems blockchain Assembler Unix/Linux

Job Specifications

Introduction

At IBM, work is more than a job - it's a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you've never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging problems? If so, lets talk.

Your Role And Responsibilities

Firmware may exist anywhere in a computing system from the central computing complex to management consoles, power supplies, and I/O adapters within IBM mainframes. Some

Firmware Teams Include

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

Our engineers apply agile methodologies throughout the entire development cycle, from design, code implementation/review, unit testing, functional testing, simulation, and real hardware integration testing. Some areas use a Unix/Linux based Operating System focusing on embedded programming, communication protocols, host application software support, and user-interfaces. Interface and code designs are done primarily to communicate with different hardware components via various hardware protocols such as PCIe. Ideal candidates will possess demonstrated software design skills, understanding of front-end, back- end technologies or embedded systems. Team- based experience in software development, agile methodologies, and the ability to perform software performance analysis, debugging and test.

Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

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 Technical And Professional Experience

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.)

About the Company

At IBM, we do more than work. We create. We create as technologists, developers, and engineers. We create with our partners. We create with our competitors. If you're searching for ways to make the world work better through technology and infrastructure, software and consulting, then we want to work with you. We're here to help every creator turn their "what if" into what is. Let's create something that will change everything. Know more