Cloud-Native Front-end and API Developer Intern 2026

Job Description:

Introduction

IBM Research takes responsibility for technology and its role in society. Working in IBM Research means you'll join a team who invent what's next in computing, always choosing the big, urgent and mind-bending work that endures and shapes generations. Our passion for discovery, and excitement for defining the future of tech, is what builds our strong culture around solving problems for clients and seeing the real world impact that you can make.

IBM's product and technology landscape includes Research, Software, and Infrastructure. Entering this domain positions you at the heart of IBM, where growth and innovation thrive.

Your Role And Responsibilities

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.

Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree

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
* Programming experience in Python or golang is required
* Developing for the cloud: containerization, 12 factor app principles, kubernetes/OpenShift, etc

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

The preferred candidate will have:

* Familiarity or experience with React.js
* Knowledge of git and source code management
* Familiarity with Agile development practices