Entry Level Back End Developer 2026

IBM

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Work type: On-site
Location: Poughkeepsie, NY
Posted: 13 days ago
Nearby: 21 roles within 25 mi

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Join IBM's AI on Z team as a software developer, where you will design and code enterprise-level applications using AI frameworks like PyTorch and TensorFlow to leverage the capabilities of IBM Telum hardware accelerators and Spyre AI accelerator. Your daily tasks include collaborating with research teams to develop next-generation solutions, ensuring high-quality code for deep learning and safety-critical environments on various IBM Z platforms, and supporting production customer releases. You will work closely with other development teams to maintain robustness and reliability in the AI solution ecosystem. Essential skills include proficiency in C++, Java, Golang, Python, and experience with machine-code generation and compiler back-ends. Additionally, familiarity with container technologies, CI/CD pipelines, and contributions to open-source projects is highly valued as you tackle complex challenges in a dynamic team environment.

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Python C++ Java Golang TensorFlow PyTorch CI/CD Jenkins Linux CUDA IBM Z Container Extension Platform Z/OS Linux on Z LinuxOne Prometheus Grafana

What you'll do

Develop enterprise-level applications using AI frameworks like PyTorch and TensorFlow.
Work with IBM’s research team to create next-generation solutions for Telum hardware accelerators.
Ensure robustness of code for deep learning and safety-critical execution environments on IBM Z platform.
Provide engineering support for AI on Z solution, delivering targeted changes for production releases.
Collaborate with open-source community to drive code contributions for IBM’s AI development efforts.

What we're looking for

Strong programming skills in C++, Java, Golang, and Python.
Experience developing enterprise-level applications using AI frameworks like TensorFlow and PyTorch.
Proficiency in software engineering practices including data structures, algorithms, and the development cycle.
Knowledge of operating systems, container technologies, and Linux environments.
Capability to work under tight deadlines while managing competing priorities.
Experience contributing to active toolchain codebases and CI/CD pipelines.
Familiarity with machine-code generation or compiler back-end users.