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Power Firmware Developer Intern - Rochester, MN & Austin, TX - 2027
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A Software Systems Engineer is responsible for maintaining, developing, designing and testing various software systems that allow the hardware to function properly. Analyzes software system requirements, designs software system structures, and validates systems functionality. May collaborate with other software developers to implement system requirements and ensure software quality.
$107,294 / year median in Minnesota
Job Description
- Introduction
- At IBM Infrastructure & Technology, we design and operate the systems that keep the world running.
Location Flexibility:
By applying to this requisition, you acknowledge and agree to be considered for any of the listed locations associated with this position and are willing to work at the location where you are ultimately assigned.- Your role and responsibilities
- IBM is seeking Software Engineers, Computer Scientists, and Computer Engineers to help develop the firmware and low-level system software that powers IBM Power Systems, one of the industry's most advanced enterprise computing platforms.
As a developer, you will work at the intersection of hardware and software, designing and implementing firmware, platform initialization, hardware enablement, systems management, virtualization technologies, and performance and reliability features for next-generation IBM Power servers. You'll collaborate with experienced engineers across hardware and software disciplines to solve complex technical challenges and deliver innovations that run some of the world's most demanding enterprise workloads.
This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience with processor technologies, low-level programming, system architecture, and AI infrastructure while helping shape the future of enterprise computing.
- Required technical and professional expertise
- Programming experience in C/C++ demonstrated through coursework, projects, internships, or research
- Understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles
- Strong interest in firmware development, embedded systems, low-level programming, operating systems, or hypervisors
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills, with a passion for technology and continuous learning
- Preferred technical and professional experience
- Coursework or project experience in Computer Architecture, Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, or Systems Programming
- Knowledge of hardware/software interactions and familiarity with technologies such as PCIe, I2C, system buses, or processor architecture
- Experience with Linux development, Git, Python, debugging, testing, or open-source software projects
- Familiarity with virtualization, QEMU, AI infrastructure, or machine learning technologiesIBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.