At IBM, you’ll learn from experienced technology professionals while gaining hands-on experience with modern software development and consulting practices.
During your internship, you may have opportunities to:
- Collaborate Across Teams: Work with cross-functional teams to understand requirements, define technical solutions, and contribute to project delivery.
- Design & Document Solutions: Contribute to technical documentation and design discussions to support effective communication and collaboration.
- Build High-Quality Software: Contribute to the development of scalable, reusable code and participate in code reviews and software quality practices.
- Develop Modern Applications: Contribute to cloud-native and full-stack applications using technologies such as databases, operating systems, cloud platforms, and modern UI frameworks, with a focus on user experience, performance, security, and quality.
As part of our Oracle practice, you may contribute to enterprise applications and business solutions supporting finance, supply chain, procurement, human resources, and digital transformation.
You don’t need experience with every technology listed above. Many interns join IBM with a foundation in computer science, software engineering, or related technical disciplines and develop specialized expertise through mentorship, structured learning, certifications, hands-on projects, and AI-enabled tools.
Throughout your internship, you’ll gain exposure to software engineering, cloud technologies, Artificial Intelligence (AI), DevOps, Agile, and enterprise application development, while working with experienced engineers, architects, and technology professionals on real client projects across multiple industries.
High-performing interns may be considered for full-time Associate opportunities following graduation, based on business needs and individual performance.
To give yourself the best opportunity for success, we advise applying only to roles that align with your skills and experience, rather than applying broadly across all entry-level positions. You’ll receive a status update email for each application, so be sure to check your IBM Careers account regularly — it’s the best way to get a centralized view of which roles you have active applications against.
The primary internship program dates are May to July 2027 (10 weeks).
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Interest in software development, application engineering, cloud technologies, Artificial Intelligence, automation, or digital transformation.
- Basic understanding of programming concepts and experience with at least one programming language such as Java, Python, JavaScript, C#, C++, or similar technologies.
- Basic understanding of software development principles, object-oriented programming, algorithms, data structures, databases, APIs, and problem-solving concepts.
- Exposure to software development, web development, cloud technologies, databases, or technical problem-solving through coursework, academic projects, hackathons, student organizations, research, open-source contributions, personal learning, volunteer experiences, IBM SkillsBuild, certifications, or other practical learning opportunities.
- Awareness of emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence, cloud computing, automation, cybersecurity, and modern software engineering practices.
You don't need to be an expert to get started. We're looking for individuals with a strong foundation, a growth mindset, and a desire to learn and make an impact.
Bring your curiosity. Grow your skills. Build what's next, like an IBMer.
- Exposure to software development, cloud technologies, web applications, enterprise platforms, or modern application development through coursework, student projects, hackathons, research, open-source contributions, or internship experiences.
- Familiarity with Git, APIs, databases, Agile development, DevOps concepts, cloud platforms, user interface frameworks, or software engineering best practices.
- Interest in Artificial Intelligence, cloud computing, automation, enterprise application development, consulting, and continuous learning.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with teammates while supporting application modernization and digital transformation initiatives.