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IBM IBM Internship Program 2026 in Sofia, Bulgaria
Introduction
At IBM Infrastructure & Technology, we design and operate the systems that keep the world running. From high-resiliency mainframes and hybrid cloud platforms to networking, automation, and site reliability. Our teams ensure the performance, security, and scalability that clients and industries depend on every day. Working in Infrastructure & Technology means tackling complex challenges with curiosity and collaboration. You’ll work with diverse technologies and colleagues worldwide to deliver resilient, future-ready solutions that power innovation. With continuous learning, career growth, and a supportive culture, IBM provides the opportunities to build expertise and shape the infrastructure that drives progress.
Your role and responsibilities
Start your career where innovation begins.
At IBM, work is more than a job — it's a calling: to build, design, code, consult, think, invent, collaborate, and push boundaries. We don’t just improve things — we reimagine what’s possible.
If you're ready to grow, innovate, and contribute to solving some of the world’s most complex challenges, we’d love to meet you.
What to Expect
During the IBM Internship Program 2026, you will dive into IBM’s business, culture, and high performance environment. You’ll gain hands on experience, develop real skills, and learn directly from experienced IBM professionals.
As a trainee, you will:
• Work in a real business environment within IBM Bulgaria
• Build practical, job ready skills
• Receive ongoing mentorship
• Contribute to impactful projects
• Explore different career paths within IBM
Program Overview:
Duration: 6 months
Start Date: 1 June 2026
Working Time: Part time or Full time (flexible schedule)
Location: IBM Client Innovation Center - Sofia Airport Center
Work Model: Hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 days home office)
Compensation: Paid internship + employee benefits
Choose Your Path
You can become an IBM trainee in one of the following areas:
Software Development / DevOps - Work with automation, analytics, and reporting tools, gaining hands on coding experience alongside experienced developers.
Technical Support (Server, Storage, Networking) - Learn to diagnose and resolve issues on technologies such as IBM Power, System i, AIX, Linux, Virtualization, Data Protection, Flash/Disk systems, and networking solutions like Juniper, Palo Alto, F5, and Check Point.
Solution Design -Support the creation of hardware and software maintenance solutions for global clients and assist with preparing cost based proposals.)
Client Management - Handle customer requests, tickets, SLAs, and service coordination while developing strong service and communication skills.
Education & Learning Team -Help build modern technical learning content: videos, self study materials, virtual labs, and structured training paths.
Required technical and professional expertise
To join the program, you should be:
• An active university student or a recent graduate
• Fluent in English
• Studying (or recently graduated from):
o Software Engineering, Computer Science, Network Technologies
o Telecommunications, Electronics, or similar fields
o Economics, Business Administration, Management
• A strong communicator with a customer oriented mindset
Preferred technical and professional experience
• A second foreign language will be considered an advantage
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.