HW Developer Intern: Systems Assurance

Job Description

Job Title: HW Developer Intern: Systems Assurance - Rochester, MN - 2027. Location: Rochester, Minnesota, USA
Job Type: Internship, Co-op (Fixed Term), Hybrid

Responsibilities:

• Install and test hardware systems hands-on.
• Validate and characterize processors and complete systems.
• Support customers and field engineers with technical solutions.
• Design and test firmware architectures;
• Analyze system failures and identify ways to improve reliability.
• Automate test suites and simulate customer environments.
• Develop and document test plans and procedures.
• Contribute to internal and external code repositories.
• Collaborate with global development teams.
• Install, configure, and validate AI large language models (LLMs).
• Contribute to the development, testing, and support of IBM technologies, including IBM zSystems, IBM Power Systems, IBM Storage, and IBM Quantum Systems.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Understanding of client-server architectures and networking protocols.
• Experience with application development and databases.
• Ability to design scalable APIs, servers, services, and applications.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies;
• Strong communication, design, and testing skills.
• Curiosity, creativity, and a client-first mindset.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Familiarity with mechanical engineering principles and concepts.
• Basic understanding of firmware engineering.
• Exposure to electrical engineering principles.
• Familiarity with hardware development and technology products.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Projected salary range of $73,500 to $134,750 per year.
• Eligible Supplemental 1 employees may receive up to 8 paid holidays.
• Minimum of 56 hours of paid sick time.
• Access to the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan;
• Paid family medical leave and disability benefits for eligible employees where required by law.
• Opportunities to develop technical skills while working with IBM's global development teams.

Other Information:

• Work arrangement: Hybrid.
• Travel: No travel required.
• Visa sponsorship: IBM will not provide current or future visa sponsorship. Candidates must be able to work without sponsorship.
• The position is a fixed-term co-op/internship role.