Software Engineer - DevOps & Developer Productivity (f/m/x)

Introduction

Welcome to IBM Research & Development in Ehningen – one of IBM's leading development centers for the IBM Z platform.

Introduction

Welcome to IBM Research & Development in Ehningen – one of IBM's leading development centers for the IBM Z platform. IBM Z mainframes powers the world's most critical workloads across financial services, cloud infrastructure, and AI-driven applications. Within IBM Z Firmware Development, our team develops and maintains the engineering infrastructure that enables firmware engineers worldwide to build, test, and deliver high-quality software. Working in a global team across Germany, the United States, and India, we develop modern build systems, CI/CD pipelines, and automation solutions that support one of the world's most reliable enterprise computing platforms. As an Entry-Level Software Engineer, you will help shape the development platforms and automation solutions used by firmware engineers worldwide.

Working with technologies such as Jenkins, GitHub, CMake, and Linux, you will design and implement tools that improve developer productivity, software quality, and delivery efficiency across the IBM Z organization. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in large-scale software engineering, CI/CD, DevOps practices, and developer tooling while contributing to one of the world's most advanced enterprise computing platforms. You will be supported by experienced engineers and have the opportunity to take ownership of technical solutions from concept to deployment. Whether you are interested in software engineering, DevOps, platform engineering, or developer productivity, this role provides an excellent foundation for your professional growth.

Your Role And Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain CI/CD platforms and automation solutions supporting IBM Z Firmware Development.
• Design and enhance build, packaging, and automation solutions using technologies such as Jenkins and CMake.
• Collaborate with firmware developers to improve development workflows, build reliability, and software quality.
• Analyze and resolve build, integration, and automation issues in complex software environments.
• Drive improvements to the firmware development toolchain, developer experience, and engineering infrastructure.
• Participate in code reviews, testing activities, and agile development practices while learning from experienced software engineers.
• Work closely with global development teams across Germany, the United States, and India.
• Take ownership of selected automation and tooling initiatives from design through deployment.

Preferred Education

Master's Degree

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field
• Programming experience in C/C++, Python, or comparable software development languages.
• Familiarity with Linux-based development environments
• Experience with source code management systems such as Git
• Basic understanding of software build, integration, and CI/CD concepts.
• Interest in development tooling, build infrastructure, automation, and software engineering processes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good communication skills in English and German, with the ability to collaborate effectively in both local and international environments

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience with Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar CI/CD platforms.
• Familiarity with CMake, Gradle, or comparable build systems.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Groovy, Python, or Bash.
• Knowledge of container technologies, software supply chain security, or SBOMs.