• Software Developer Intern 2026:

    IBM (Lowell, MA)


    Introduction

     

    Launch your software career with IBM!

     

    As a Software Developer Intern, you’ll work with cutting-edge technologies and learn from industry experts while contributing to products that reach millions of users worldwide. This isn’t "shadow and learn" — you’ll take ownership, deliver value and see your work impact real clients. From your first week, you’ll be part of a real Agile team, coding, testing, and deploying features that matter.

    Why you’ll love this internship:

    * Real-world projects with measurable impact

    * Mentorship from experienced IBM engineers

    * Networking, intern events, and career development opportunities

    * A clear path to future full-time roles

     

    At IBM you’ll be part of a diverse and inclusive community, have access to premium learning resources, join intern hackathons and networking events, and set the stage for a potential full-time role after your internship.

     

    Your role and responsibilities

    Your Role and ResponsibilitiesDuring your internship, you will:

    * Be an integral part of an Agile development team — designing, coding, testing, and deploying software that makes a real impact.

    * Turn design concepts and wireframes into beautiful, functional web applications.

    * Learn directly from experienced engineers through code reviews, pair programming, and mentorship.

    * Work hands-on with APIs, databases, and cloud platforms to bring ideas to life.

    * Apply software engineering best practices in a collaborative and inclusive environment.

    Who You Are

    You’re curious, creative, and driven to turn ideas into code. You thrive in a collaborative environment, love solving problems, and aren’t afraid to experiment, fail fast, and learn quickly. Whether you’ve built side projects, contributed to open source, or are exploring new frameworks just for fun — you’re excited to grow with a global team of innovators at IBM.

     

    Required technical and professional expertise

    Required Skills and Experience

    * Familiarity with front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue).

    * Basic understanding of back-end technologies (Node.js, Java, Python, SQL).

    * Experience using development tools (Git, IDEs) and version control.

    * Curiosity to learn about cloud platforms, automation, and container technologies.

     

    Preferred technical and professional experience

    Preferred Skills and Experience

    * Exposure to cloud platforms (IBM Cloud, AWS, or Azure).

    * Experience with APIs, RESTful services, and databases (Postgres, MySQL, or similar).

    * Familiarity with Agile tools, CI/CD, and automation frameworks (Jenkins, Cypress, Selenium, etc.).

    * Contributions to open-source or personal coding projects.

    * Passion for innovation and continuous learning

    * Graduate in Dec 2026 or 2027.

     

    IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.