**Introduction** Get to know us: IBM Z System Automation is the leading software solution for high availability and automation on the IBM Z platform. For our customers, we offer a policy-based, self-healing, high-availability solution that maximizes the efficiency and availability of business-critical systems and applications. IBM Z is the leading computing platform for commercial business transaction processing and it plays in important role in many industries such as financial business, airline booking, manufacturing and more As IBM Z System Automation development team we are guided by IBM initiatives such as Hybrid Cloud computing and AI to make new technologies available in the automation environment. We develop using modern methods of the agile software engineering process and the use of IBM Design Thinking. We are part of an international and globally organized development team located in Böblingen, the US and India. Culture: We at IBM strongly believe that people and technology are the key to success. Our culture also supports and encourages creativity, countless internal growth and development opportunities and various career paths, which makes IBM a fun and rewarding place to work. Regular events such as hackathons, innovation weeks, workshops and lectures on current IT topics are a central part of our work so that new ideas and technologies can flow into our products. The IBM Germany Research & Development GmbH provides several different benefits like huge E-learning platform in cooperation with Udemy, hybrid working model. **Your role and responsibilities** Explore the Future of Enterprise Computing with IBM Z System Automation Are you curious about how some of the world’s most powerful server systems are managed and automated? Would you like to gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies in a global, collaborative environment? Join our team at IBM Z System Automation and dive into the fascinating world of hardware platform management. Our solutions help clients operate and monitor their IBM Z systems efficiently—automating hardware operations, managing logical partitions, and booting various operating systems. What You’ll Work On As an intern, you’ll contribute to an exciting prototype project that explores a modern, REST-based approach to communicating with IBM Z hardware. You’ll: * Work with the IBM Z Web Services API * Evaluate methods for handling asynchronous notifications (e.g., Java Message Service (JMS) or Server-Sent Events (SSE)) * Develop in C/C++ within the IBM Z NetView environment * Optionally explore PLX, an IBM-internal programming language Why Join Us? * Supportive Team: You’ll be part of a friendly, international team that’s passionate about mentoring and helping you grow. * Global Collaboration: Work closely with colleagues from around the world, including teams in Firmware and GDPS (Geographically Dispersed Parallel Sysplex). * Unique Experience: Get exposure to enterprise-grade systems and tools that are rarely taught at university—but are critical in the real world. No prior experience with IBM Z or z/OS? No problem! We’ll guide you every step of the way. Ready to Apply? We’d love to hear from you! Please send us your application as a single PDF file including: * Cover letter with your availability (earliest start and latest end date) * CV including your German and English language skills * Certificate of enrollment from your university * Transcript of records and any relevant certificates or references We’re excited to meet you and explore how you can grow with us! **Required technical and professional expertise** * Study of computer science or a similar direction * Ability to prototype using C or C+* Knowledge of development tools and technologies (e.g. git) * Abilities in communication in English * Curiosity and eager to learn **Preferred technical and professional experience** * Interest in the IBM Z platform * Experience with REST, JSON * Experience with software development 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.