[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All IBM jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ibm/) · [Search jobs](/search/) IBM · Poughkeepsie, NY # Firmware Developer Intern - Poughkeepsie - 2027 Poughkeepsie, NY Early career Software Engineering Listed on IBM’s official careers site. Posted August 25, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on IBM’s careers site →](https://ibm.dejobs.org/jobs/B79636FB0E524BC081CC7A63F440964D/) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [IBM](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ibm/) / Firmware Developer Intern - Poughkeepsie - 2027 ## Job description ### Introduction At IBM, work is more than a job - it's a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you've never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging problems? If so, lets talk. ### Your role and responsibilities Firmware may exist anywhere in a computing system from the central computing complex to management consoles, power supplies, and I/O adapters within IBM mainframes. Some firmware teams include: - Development of the hardware management console web interface and mobile app (Java) - Development for the world’s highest security cryptographic processors (C, C+ +, Java) - Development and support of I/O adapters (networking and storage) and Secure Service Containers used to support applications using blockchain technology. (C) - Server virtualization and a Parallel Sysplex environment so that mainframes can communicate as a single entity. (Assembler) - Implementation of complex z/ Architecture instructions, concurrent and recovery functions (Assembler) - Development of control systems for IBM Quantum room temperature electronics Our engineers apply agile methodologies throughout the entire development cycle, from design, code implementation/review, unit testing, functional testing, simulation, and real hardware integration testing. Some areas use a Unix/Linux based Operating System focusing on embedded programming, communication protocols, host application software support, and user-interfaces. Interface and code designs are done primarily to communicate with different hardware components via various hardware protocols such as PCIe. Ideal candidates will possess demonstrated software design skills, understanding of front-end, back- end technologies or embedded systems. Team- based experience in software development, agile methodologies, and the ability to perform software performance analysis, debugging and test. Required technical and professional expertise - Passion to pursue career path in Computer Engineering or Computer Science - Fundamental education in software design and/or test - Computer Architecture - Knowledge of one or more of the following programming languages: C, C++, Java, Assembly, PL/X ### Scripting knowledge - Python, JavaScript, Perl, Bash, etc - Strong Communication Skills Preferred technical and professional experience - Development knowledge of Unix/Linux kernel functionality - Knowledge of LAN drivers - FPGA experience - Experience in embedded systems development - Knowledge of web and mobile application development - Tools (Git/GitHub, IntelliJ, etc.) 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. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Aug 25, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 19, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 19, 2026 - Listed for: 55 days - Location: Poughkeepsie, NY[Apply on IBM’s careers site →](https://ibm.dejobs.org/jobs/B79636FB0E524BC081CC7A63F440964D/) ## More jobs at IBM ### [2027 Software Developer Intern](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ibm/jobs/c7bf511efebaf7ac4a60/) Poughkeepsie, NY ### [Back End Developer Intern - NY POK BS - 2027](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ibm/jobs/704d4c0cc342bfe50dd5/) Poughkeepsie, NY ### [Back End Developer Intern - NY POK CC - 2027](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ibm/jobs/1fb38eda99be1155a584/) Poughkeepsie, NY ### [Back End Developer Intern - NY POK JO - 2027](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ibm/jobs/cb563d996087870b7b72/) Poughkeepsie, NY ### [Back End Developer Intern - NY POK JS - 2027](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ibm/jobs/578742a14e5c29fe7427/) Poughkeepsie, NY ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Sr FPGA Firmware Developer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/7ceba6c86918f01f4a07/) General Dynamics · Canonsburg, PA, US ### [Sr. Advanced FPGA Firmware Developer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/ea3489369a6d3ebd7644/) General Dynamics · Canonsburg, PA, US ### [Part Time (30 Hours) Associate Banker, Poughkeepsie Plaza Mall Branch, Poughkeepsie, NY](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jpmorganchase/jobs/16dc436b4e7435e4e5c8/) JPMorganChase · Poughkeepsie, NY, United States ### [Seasonal Retail Sales Associate, Poughkeepsie Galleria](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/macys/jobs/381e1895d75b835d293d/) Macy's · Poughkeepsie, NY, United States OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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