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Software Developer Intern 2027 - Cambridge

IBM

Location

Cambridge, MA

Type

Internship

Posted

9/29/2026

Compensation

$67,300 - $123,420 per year

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

Job description

The Software Developer Intern position at IBM is designed for students passionate about software engineering, particularly in the areas of AI and cloud infrastructure. Interns will work alongside experienced engineers to develop technology that helps optimize and operate AI agents at scale. This role offers hands-on experience with modern cloud-native technologies and the opportunity to contribute to various software components. Interns will be part of a collaborative team focused on innovation and continuous learning.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED is required.
  • Coursework or project experience in software development using at least one programming language is necessary.
  • Familiarity with core computer science concepts such as data structures, algorithms, and software design is expected.
  • Experience using Git or another version-control system is required.
  • Interest in AI systems, large language models, and cloud computing is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, test, and debug SDKs, APIs, and backend services for AI applications.
  • Build capabilities that help developers observe and optimize AI agents.
  • Work with AI agents and large language models to analyze agent behavior.
  • Develop services and APIs that process telemetry and evaluation data from AI applications.
  • Participate in code reviews and Agile development processes.

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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