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Power Firmware Developer Intern - Rochester, MN & Austin, TX - 2027

IBM

Location

United States

Type

Internship

Posted

9/17/2026

Compensation

$75,600 - $138,600 per year

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

Job description

The Power Firmware Developer Intern role at IBM focuses on developing firmware and low-level system software for IBM Power Systems, which are critical for enterprise computing. Interns will work at the intersection of hardware and software, gaining hands-on experience with processor technologies and system architecture. The position emphasizes collaboration with experienced engineers to tackle complex technical challenges. This internship provides an opportunity to contribute to innovations that support mission-critical workloads and AI applications.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED is required.
  • Programming experience in C/C++ demonstrated through coursework, projects, internships, or research is required.
  • Understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles is required.
  • Strong interest in firmware development, embedded systems, low-level programming, operating systems, or hypervisors is required.
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills are required.

Responsibilities

  • Develop firmware and low-level system software for IBM Power Systems.
  • Design and implement platform initialization and hardware enablement features.
  • Collaborate with engineers across hardware and software disciplines.
  • Work on systems management, virtualization technologies, and performance features.
  • Gain hands-on experience with processor technologies and AI infrastructure.

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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