Software Developer Intern| 2026

Qualifications
An optimal candidate should be a passionate, curious, and self-driven team player who has a strong collaboration ethic while working with a global multi-disciplinary team
Required Technical and Professional Expertise
JavaScript, HTML, CSS
Familiarity with one or more front-end frameworks such as React.js, Angular, or Vue.js
Some programming experience in Python or Golang is required
Candidate should be pursuing a Bachelor's Degree
Responsibilities
To code
To consult
To think along with clients and sell
To make markets
To collaborate
This is for a 2026 summer internship with the following start dates: May - August or June - September for quarter system schools
IBM Research I/T organization is looking to hire a Software Developer into the Apps@Research team for the continued development and support of one or more applications to manage and execute on the IBM Research strategy
This team is comprised of one or more Agile squads consisting of a product owner, iteration manager, developers and designers all working closely with members of the scientific research community (our stakeholders) to bring IBM Research strategy to life
As a developer on the team you will iteratively develop software based on agile development practices, perform code reviews, commit and organize source code in github, and develop front-end components for the web as well as create APIs using one or more programming languages
This job will entail working on one or more web based applications in our portfolio
Job description
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

This is for a 2026 summer internship with the following start dates: May - August or June - September for quarter system schools.

IBM Research I/T organization is looking to hire a Software Developer into the Apps@Research team for the continued development and support of one or more applications to manage and execute on the IBM Research strategy. This team is comprised of one or more Agile squads consisting of a product owner, iteration manager, developers and designers all working closely with members of the scientific research community (our stakeholders) to bring IBM Research strategy to life.

An optimal candidate should be a passionate, curious, and self-driven team player who has a strong collaboration ethic while working with a global multi-disciplinary team.

As a developer on the team you will iteratively develop software based on agile development practices, perform code reviews, commit and organize source code in github, and develop front-end components for the web as well as create APIs using one or more programming languages.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

This job will entail working on one or more web based applications in our portfolio.
Therefore, the candidate should have knowledge of:
• JavaScript, HTML, CSS
• Familiarity with one or more front-end frameworks such as React.js, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Some programming experience in Python or Golang is required.
• Candidate should be pursuing a Bachelor's Degree.

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

The preferred candidate will have:
• Familiarity or experience with React.js
• Some programming experience in Python scripting
• Knowledge of git and source code management
• Familiarity with developing for the cloud: containerization, 12 factor app principles, kubernetes, etc