JobsIBM Z Engineering System Test QA/Test Developer Intern - Poughkeepsie, NY - 2027
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IBM Z Engineering System Test QA/Test Developer Intern - Poughkeepsie, NY - 2027

IBM

Location

Poughkeepsie, NY

Type

Internship

Posted

9/12/2026

Compensation

$75,600 - $138,600 per year

Undergraduate Internship
H-1B FY202697.2% approval+31% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

As a QA/Test Engineer intern at IBM, you will work on systems that drive the future of computing. You will be part of an elite team that tests and supports hardware and firmware for IBM's industry-leading products. This role involves collaborating with engineering teams to ensure seamless hardware-software integration and diagnosing hardware issues. You will also contribute to the development of test automation and technical documentation.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED is required.
  • Fundamental education in hardware, software, or testing is necessary.
  • Strong communication skills are essential.
  • Proficiency in Python coding and scripting is required.
  • Experience working with Linux is necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in testing mainframe hardware components including processors, memory modules, and I/O systems.
  • Collaborate with firmware and systems engineering teams to ensure seamless hardware-software integration.
  • Help diagnose and resolve hardware issues through testing, debugging, and failure analysis.
  • Support lab testing efforts, including hardware bring-up, functional verification, and environmental testing.
  • Contribute to technical documentation for procedures and test results.
  • Design and implement test automation to deliver test cases into automated regression buckets.

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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