Firmware and Systems Developer Intern 2027 -Poughkeepsie, NY
IBMFirmware and Systems Developer Intern 2027 -Poughkeepsie, NY
IBMLocation
Poughkeepsie, NY
Type
Internship
Posted
8/26/2026
Compensation
$75,600 - $138,600 per year
Job description
The Firmware and Systems Developer Intern role at IBM focuses on providing hands-on experience in firmware development, hardware bring-up, and testing within high-performance systems. Interns will collaborate across various engineering disciplines to design and validate next-generation hardware and firmware. This position is ideal for students pursuing degrees in engineering fields and offers opportunities to work with advanced technologies. The role emphasizes innovation and teamwork in a dynamic environment.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED is required.
- B.S. or M.S. student in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, Materials, Chemical, Industrial, or related Engineering disciplines.
- Strong academic background with an interest in hardware design, firmware, optics, logic, process, or materials engineering.
- Experience with CAD tools and/or simulation tools is preferred.
- Programming experience with Python, C/C++, or Bash is required.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate across disciplines to design, model, and validate next-generation hardware and firmware.
- Participate in power electronics development, firmware development, and system bring-up.
- Conduct experiments, analyze data, and contribute to reliability, process, and materials development projects.
- Write scripts and automation tools using Python, C/C++, or Bash to support testing and validation.
Benefits
- IBM offers competitive compensation, healthcare coverage, retirement programs, paid parental leave, tuition assistance, wellness programs, flexible work options, and extensive learning and certification resources.
H-1B filing history
Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026
Filing entity: Ibm Corporation
As of Aug 23, 2026
Initial approvals
656
FY2026
Approval rate
97.2%
FY2026
LCA certified
391
FY2026
Entry-level share
0.0%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
+31%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
-85%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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