The 2027 Intern — Software Developer, AI & Marketing Platforms role places you within the AI development team at IBM Marketing. You will ship production features for two primary products: an AI assistant for ibm.com and an internal platform used by SEO and marketing teams for planning and automation. Day-to-day responsibilities include building agentic and multilingual chatbot capabilities, developing Python tools, creating API integrations, and building data pipelines. You will work with technologies including Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Next.js, React, SQL, and Git. The role involves solving technical problems such as implementing hybrid RAG, developing crawling pipelines, and creating AI-driven scripts for content workflows. You will also contribute to open-source integrations between watsonx.ai and the VercelAI SDK to improve marketing visibility and reporting.
What does a Software Developer earn?
Median $151475 from 72 postings across 15 companies.
Build agentic and multilingual capabilities for a chatbot serving IBM marketing pages.
Develop Python tools and API integrations for AI assistants to call.
Create crawling pipelines to keep chatbot answers grounded in current website content.
Develop a Next.js platform for SEO reporting, page planning, and process automation.
Build data pipelines across web analytics, CMS platforms, and business systems into a shared database.
Create APIs and AI-driven scripts to automate audits and content workflows for other teams.
Contribute to open-source integrations between watsonx.ai and frameworks like the VercelAI SDK.
Gather requirements from stakeholders to turn feedback into shipped software features.
What we're looking for
Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
Must be currently enrolled in an accredited university studying Computer Science, Data Science, AI, Machine Learning, or a related technical discipline.
Must be a rising senior for the 2027-2028 school year completing a degree between Fall 2027 and Summer 2028.
Must be available for an internship starting May 24, 2027, and ending August 13, 2027.
Must have programming experience in Python or Javascript/TypeScript through coursework, projects, or prior internships.
Must have familiarity with web development frameworks like Next.js or React, basic SQL experience, and an understanding of Git fundamentals.
Bachelor's Degree (preferred).
Work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Python
Java
C++
Artificial Intelligence
Data Modeling
Prompt Engineering
API Integration
RAG
Agile
Enterprise IT Operations
Multi-model Workflow Orchestration
Function Calling
Stateful Loops
Error Handling
Software Development
Code Review
Artificial Intelligence
Cloud Computing
DevOps
Agile
Python
Java
JavaScript
C#
C++
Git
APIs
Web Development
Software Engineering
Data Structures
Algorithms