Junior Platform Engineer, Platform

IBM is hiring a Junior Platform Engineer, Platform to join our fully remote team in the United States. As a Junior Platform Engineer, Platform, you'll design, build, and ship reliable software that scales to millions of users. This is a full-time, work-from-home role open to candidates across the US (Remote — US (PST)). About the role You'll design, build, and ship reliable software that scales to millions of users, partnering with a friendly, distributed team across US time zones. We care about outcomes over hours and give you the autonomy, tools, and support to do your best work from home. What you'll do: • Improve performance, reliability, and developer experience • Develop, test, and maintain features across the stack • Review pull requests and mentor teammates • Write clean, well-tested, and documented code • Collaborate with product and design on new initiatives What we offer: • Home office and wellness stipends • Competitive salary and meaningful equity • Annual learning and professional development budget • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage • Paid parental leave How we work We're remote-first and async-friendly. Expect clear documentation, regular feedback, supportive teammates, and real opportunities to grow your career. IBM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.

Minimum qualifications: • 0–2 years of experience or equivalent training • Proficiency in one or more modern languages (TypeScript, Go, Python, or Java) • Solid understanding of data structures, APIs, and databases • Strong communication in a remote, async environment • US work authorization Nice to have: • Experience working in a fully remote or distributed team • Familiarity with modern collaboration tools (Slack, Notion, Linear)