IBM
Software Engineer - Semiconductor Intern: 2025
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Job Description
- Req#: 727609BR
- Candidate should be pursuing a Bachelor's Degree.
- Computer Science
- Information Technology
- Data Science
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Material Science
- Mechanical Engineering
- Prior programming, computational or data analysis experience through projects or coursework.
Your Role and Responsibilities
This is for a 2025 summer internship with the following start dates: May - August or June - September for quarter system schools.
In this role, you will investigate the feasibility of applying software engineering and computational skills towards state-of-the-art chip architecture, design, fabrication and advanced chip packaging. Background knowledge of computer science, data science, machine learning or other computational techniques are ideal skills for this role. Interns are expected to have the ability to analyze complex problems and apply creative solutions.Introduction
IBM Research is seeking intern candidates who want to apply their classroom learnings to real world challenges. As a Software Engineer Intern in semiconductor resrach, you will work with world-class global researchers focused on enabling electronic design automation, device/process simulation, computational technologies and cloud infrastructure for next-generation chips and systems that support the tremendous processing power and unprecedented speeds required for next generation logic/memory technology and support applications such as hybrid cloud and artificial intelligence.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience
Required Education
High School Diploma/GED
Preferred Education
Bachelor's Degree
About Business Unit
IBM Research is the organic growth engine of IBM and an innovation engine for our customers and partners. As part of this mission, IBM Research anticipates and examines 'What's Next in Computing' to ultimately create and integrate the technologies the world relies upon to solve big challenges and unlock new opportunities. We create and pioneer new markets for IBM, our partners and customers as exemplified in our ongoing quest to reach practical and large-scale quantum computing. Across IBM Research, we realize the power and potential to accelerate discovery with our partners and clients by combining the power of high performance computing, AI, and Quantum, all integrated through the hybrid cloud.
Wonder if IBM is the one for you?
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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.
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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 50 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.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. 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. This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.
Being You @ IBM
IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and 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, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Country/Region
United States
State / Province
MULTIPLE
City / Township / Village
MULTIPLE CITIES
Work Arrangement
Hybrid
IBM Business Group
Research
Primary job category
Software Development & Support
Secondary Job Category
Software Engineer
Role ( Job Role )
Front-End Developer
Employment Type
Full-time OR Part-time
Contract type
Internship
Projected Maximum Salary
$130,680
Projected Minimum Salary
$71,280
New Collar Role
Yes
Early Professional Track
No Track
Position Type
Intern
Travel Required
No Travel
Company
(0147) International Business Machines Corporation
Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?
No
Company Label
IBM
About the company
IBM is a global technology and innovation company headquartered in Armonk, NY. It is the largest technology and consulting employer in the world, with more than 375,000 employees serving clients in 170 countries. Just completing its 22nd year of patent leadership, IBM Research has defined the future of information technology with more than 3,000 researchers in 12 labs located across six continents.