**Introduction** What You Can Expect • Financial independence from day one - with an attractive salary € 1.355 gross/month with a 20h contract. • State-of-the-art equipment, such as a MacBook • We will provide you with a great opportunity to grow your skills by working together with colleagues local, as well as around the world in an open and supporting environment. • A strong prospect of full-time employment after graduation and promising career opportunities at IBM Apply now and start your future with IBM! We look forward to receiving your application **Your role and responsibilities** Internship Role: IBM Z Firmware Delivery AI Challenge IBM Germany Research & Development, headquartered in Ehningen is one of the largest innovation hubs of the IBM corporation outside the US. About 1300 technical enthusiasts from more than 50 countries are working on over 80 projects as part of a global R&D network which spans 5 continents. With projects spanning from hardware over firmware, operating systems, quantum computing, artificial intelligence to Internet of Things and Cloud you will be in the heart of IBM's Hybrid Cloud & AI strategy. We are convinced, that there is no better place to start and grow a career in IT. We will provide you with a great opportunity to grow your skills by working together with colleagues local, as well as around the world in an open and supporting environment. Project Overview: As participant in this program, you will combine academic studies with real-world experience. In this project you will be participating in an exciting AI challenge project, cutting-edge technologies in a dynamic work environment. Interns will collaborate in a small team to explore and implement an innovative AI-driven solution that enhances IBM Z firmware delivery processes. Key Responsibilities: Over a 6-month period, interns will: • Co-develop a proof-of-concept AI solution aligned with IBM Z Firmware Delivery goals. • Participate in ideation, design, and implementation phases of the project. • Collaborate closely with fellow interns and receive mentorship from experienced IBM software engineers. • Engage in agile development practices, including regular stand-ups, sprint planning, and reviews. • Present findings and outcomes to stakeholders at key milestones. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience with AI technologies in a real-world enterprise context, contributing to the future of IBM Z systems. **Required technical and professional expertise** What you bring • Matriculation at an university in Business Informatics, Computer Science, or a related field • Passion for Data & AI, Automation, Cloud, • Strong problem-solving & multitasking skills • Excellent communication & teamwork abilities • Fluent in German & English (spoken and written) • Python or Java programming, Git and version control, REST APIs • To apply for the Master's program at IBM, please submit your CV, your most recent transcript of records and a letter of motivation. Kindly ensure that all documents are merged into one single PDF file before uploading. **Preferred technical and professional experience** • Hands on working with LLMs, Agentic AI, prior project experience in AI or data sience • Familiarity with containerization (e.g. Docker), exposure to cloud platforms (e.g. OpenShift, Kubernetes) • Knowedlge of software delivery pipelines (CI/CD) 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.