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Use your agile coding skills alongside open source and IBM's cloud computing to work on some of the most complex and impactful projects.

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      What you can do in Software Engineering

      Working at IBM means putting technology to work for good. See what kind of projects our IBMers are working on.
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      “There’s power in not having to hide yourself”

      Being a key part of the Women in Technology Group that inspires girl scouts to consider a career in tech, I get to see my passion impact more than just IBM. I've found my spark in STEM education, and I love lighting that spark in others.
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      The software that's helping pilots fly safer

      Learn about a software called Pilotbrief, which provides airline pilots with important aviation-specific weather data.
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      Why choose IBM

      We aspire to make a lasting, positive impact on the world in business ethics, the environment, and the communities in which we work and live in.

      • We actively support initiatives like Call for Code that bring technology to communities in need. Working with partners like the United Nations and the Linux Foundation on open source projects, we're able to fight systemic racism, improve clean water access and more.

        20 thousand apps for humanitarian issues
      • We empower our IBMers to exemplify behavior that fosters a culture of conscious inclusion and belonging, where innovation can thrive. We're dedicated to promoting, advancing and celebrating plurality of thought from those of all backgrounds and experiences.

        41 percent of hires were women in 2021
      • Not only has IBM pledged to skill 30 million people globally by 2030, our IBMers have also committed to achieve a minimum of 40 hours of personal learning every year through our skills programs.

        22.5 million IBMers learning hours worldwide
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      Roles in Software Engineering

      Explore a few of our key job categories.

      Software Engineer

      Create complex software systems for some of the biggest clients in the world.

      Full Stack Developer

      Integrate multiple systems with your code in an agile manner, every step of the way.

      DevOps Engineer

      Work with our development and systems team in huge projects to automate, scale and deploy in an agile way.

      Front End Developer

      Work with the latest web technologies and make your code come to life for the world.

      Technical Support

      Apply your problem solving and technical skills in small, medium, and complex scenarios.

      Test Engineer

      Put your analytical and technical skills to the test, and directly impact the quality of the software we create.

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      Featured Software Engineering Jobs

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