[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 # IBM Z Engineering System Test Back-End Developer - Systems Assurance Kernel (SAK) Intern 2027 Poughkeepsie, NY Early career Software Engineering Listed on IBM’s official careers site. Posted August 28, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on IBM’s careers site →](https://ibm.dejobs.org/jobs/AD93C7A1F4C945A88CD449D0AB6D53DB/) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [IBM](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ibm/) / IBM Z Engineering System Test Back-End Developer - Systems Assurance Kernel (SAK) Intern 2027 ## Job description ### Introduction The Systems Assurance Kernel (SAK) team works in a fast-paced environment. We are working on bleeding edge technology, typically starting two years before the product is announced. Our tooling is used beginning in simulation and continues through initial hardware bring-up testing and ending with customer delivery. SAK plays a key role in every phase of design, test, and delivery. ### Your role and responsibilities Ability to create/write architecture verification software for IBM Z systems. Specifically, within the System Assurance Kernel (SAK) team. Job will entail - Design, Code, Test and Debug. Collaborate with teams of development & test engineers, programmers and technicians. SAK is comprised of an operating system, and an ever-growing suite of architecture verification and stress test programs. SAK has the flexibility to be used to locate and debug hardware and firmware issues on IBM Z servers. SAK provides a robust framework for verification of both the processor and input/output architectures. This role could be working within the OS, Processor (CP) or IO side of the SAK team or a mix depending on defined project for the internship. Example IO would include FICON channel adapters, Networking protocol & adapter, and Coupling Facility. The CP & OS work varies depending on new features, operations, and functions being developed for the latest machine technologies. The SAK team has many years of proven methodology with a pseudo-random test approaches. The SAK test platform is used to verify machines in pre-silicon processor simulation and in all phases of post-silicon testing, including initial bring-up, regression & functional verification, manufacturing builds and field installs. Source code is stored in a Github repository and accessed / managed in the Visual Studio code development platform. In-house tools and processes have been developed to facilitate code compiles and library sessions. ### Required technical and professional expertise Quick understand and utilize multiple programming languages Interest and ability to read IBM Z architecture and turn that into functional verification programs Excellent communication skills for a global role Enthusiastic use of AI to accelerate development and transformation Preferred technical and professional experience ### Familiarity with Cloud Platforms - Exposure to cloud-based technologies and platforms, such as AWS or Azure, can be beneficial for back-end development. ### Knowledge of Containerization - Understanding containerization concepts, such as Docker, can be useful in managing and deploying applications. ### Exposure to Testing Frameworks - Familiarity with testing frameworks, such as Jest or Pytest, can aid in writing efficient tests for back-end code. - Interest in leadership opportunities 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 28, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 19, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 19, 2026 - Listed for: 52 days - Location: Poughkeepsie, NY[Apply on IBM’s careers site →](https://ibm.dejobs.org/jobs/AD93C7A1F4C945A88CD449D0AB6D53DB/) ## 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 ### [System Integration and Test Engineering Sr.](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/436fe68abe57ee9731d4/) Lockheed Martin · Kennedy Space Center, FL ### [SATCOM System Integration and Test Systems Engineering SME - Principle](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/e01887cc4a8dee3ac553/) Lockheed Martin · El Segundo, CA ### [Senior System Development Engineer - AWS Networking System Test, Release Engineering and System Test](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/amazon/jobs/72f7e354a50768ac0bf8/) Amazon · US, CA, Cupertino ### [Senior System Test Engineer – Mechanisms and Test Scripts](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bae-systems/jobs/814185ee52a702b796bf/) BAE Systems · Boulder, Colorado, United States ### [Senior System Test Engineer - Mechanisms and Test Scripts - $10K Sign on Bonus](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bae-systems/jobs/867f12d230fd08f61e7e/) BAE Systems · Boulder, Colorado, United States [Software Engineering jobs](/functions/software-engineering/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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