Software Development Intern Jobs in Poughkeepsie, NY

Introduction
Build the Future of AI at IBM
Spend your internship building AI agents that solve real business problems.
As a Software Developer Intern on IBM Infrastructure, you'll work with cutting-edge technologies including watsonx Orchestrate, Agentic AI, Python, TypeScript, cloud platforms, MCP servers, and enterprise development tools to create solutions that automate work, improve productivity, and drive innovation across IBM.
This is not a shadow-and-observe internship. From day one, you'll contribute to real projects, collaborate with experienced software engineers and AI practitioners, and gain hands-on experience developing solutions used in a global enterprise environment. You'll have ownership, mentorship, and the opportunity to make a measurable impact while building skills that will set you apart in today's rapidly evolving AI landscape.
At IBM, we're committed to helping students grow into exceptional engineers. High-performing interns will be considered for future early-career opportunities.
Why You'll Love This Internship

• Build and deploy AI agents that solve real business challenges
• Work with modern technologies including Python, TypeScript, cloud platforms, APIs, and Agentic AI tools
• Learn directly from experienced software engineers and AI experts
• Own meaningful projects with visible business impact
• Gain hands-on experience with enterprise-scale software development
• Develop technical, communication, and leadership skills
• Explore future career opportunities within IBM

Your role and responsibilities
What You'll Do

• Design and build AI-powered solutions using watsonx Orchestrate, knowledge bases, tools, skills, and MCP servers
• Develop software using modern programming languages, primarily Python and TypeScript
• Create AI agents that automate repetitive tasks and improve operational efficiency
• Build integrations using APIs, cloud services, and enterprise platforms
• Collaborate with software engineers, architects, and AI practitioners to deliver high-quality solutions
• Apply software development best practices, including source control, testing, CI/CD, and Agile methodologies
• Explore emerging AI technologies and evaluate how they can be applied to real-world business challenges
• Present your work, share ideas, and contribute to technical discussions within the team
• Learn how software moves from concept through development, deployment, and production support

Technologies You'll Use
watsonx Orchestrate, Agentic AI, Generative AI, Python, TypeScript, GitHub Enterprise, MCP Servers, IBM Cloud, Hybrid Cloud Technologies, REST APIs, CI/CD Pipelines, Relational and NoSQL Databases, and modern enterprise development tools.
What Success Looks Like
Successful interns quickly become contributing members of the team. Past interns have built AI-powered solutions that automated manual processes, improved team productivity, and delivered measurable value. By the end of the internship, you will have built and deployed real software solutions, gained experience with modern AI and software engineering practices, expanded your professional network, and developed skills that prepare you for a successful career in software engineering."
Required education
High School Diploma/GED
Preferred education
Bachelor's Degree
Required technical and professional expertise

• Experience with software development in Python, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, or similar technologies
• Experience using Git or other version control systems
• Interest in Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, or Agentic AI solutions
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as IBM Cloud, AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Experience building applications that interact with APIs
• Exposure to relational or NoSQL databases
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines or automation tools
• Coursework or personal projects involving AI, machine learning, semantic search, vector databases, or intelligent applications

Preferred technical and professional experience

• Familiarity with DevOps Tools: Exposure to DevOps tools and practices is beneficial for this role, allowing for smoother collaboration and automation in the software development lifecycle.
• Knowledge of Front-End Development: Basic understanding of front-end development principles and exposure to front-end development frameworks can be advantageous in designing and delivering comprehensive software solutions.
• Understanding of L3 Support Engineering: Interest in L3 support engineering and exposure to debugging techniques can be helpful in resolving complex customer-reported issues.

ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT
IBM Systems helps IT leaders think differently about their infrastructure. IBM servers and storage are no longer inanimate - they can understand, reason, and learn so our clients can innovate while avoiding IT issues. Our systems power the world's most important industries and our clients are the architects of the future. Join us to help build our leading-edge technology portfolio designed for cognitive business and optimized for cloud computing.
YOUR LIFE @ IBM
In a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better.
Being an IBMer means you'll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you'll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.
Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do.
Are you ready to be an IBMer?
ABOUT IBM
IBM's greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.
Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we're also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 500 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.
At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it's time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.
IBM 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, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by the applicable law. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS
Supplemental 1 employees may be eligible for up to 8 paid holidays, minimum of 56 hours paid sick time and the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan. IBM offers paid family medical leave and disability benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law.
This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 15 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role.
We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.
IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.
The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.