------------------------------------------------------ IBM ------------------------------------------------------ The Extreme Blue(TM)internship experience combines great talent and cutting edge technology to drive innovation. Through the program, interns have filed over 270 patent disclosures, helping to create solutions for key clients and bring-to-market the next generation of IBM products. Unlike other intern programs that may relegate a student to work on outdated technology, Extreme Blue interns work on leading technology that helps grow your skills and make you a more attractive candidate in the technology field. Interns in this high performance environment get to roll up their sleeves and work with "hot" technology like Linux, Grid computing, RFID and Web Services. Extreme Blue teams are like mini-businesses that must solve a problem or create a solution for a client. Interns work in small project teams that include business and technical students, along with IBM mentors. This combination creates a team dynamic that fosters collaboration and helps interns create both a business and technical case for a project while setting aggressive goals to ensure the end deliverable is “extreme” enough to survive a competitive marketplace. IBM mentors work with each team and serve as guides to help them identify and access appropriate IBM resources to produce better solutions. In short, the Extreme Blue experience is challenging, competitive, and empowers interns to Start something BIG! For more information and to apply, visit ibm.com/extremeblue. We are seeking candidates with advanced skills, experience and passion for business and technology. Minimum qualifications include: * exceptional software development skills in Java, C and/or C++ * 6 months previous software development experience in a commercial, research or open source setting (equivalent of 2 summer internships) * the ability to turn ideas into reality in a team environment * past history of contribution beyond assigned roles Common skill typically include: 1) Java, J2EE, Web Services 2) Java, Eclipse, Intelligent Systems 3) HCI, GUI Design 4) C/C++, Linux 5) Pervasive Devices, XML, HCI 6) Grid / GLOBUS Toolkit, Distributed Systems 7) DB2, JDBC, Database Administration In addition, we also look for the following qualities: * active contribution to professional communities (i.e. NSBE, SHPE, SWE, Women in CS, AISES, ACM, IEEE, etc..) * participation in academic competitions (ACM programming contest, Thinkquest, etc..) * giving back to the technical community through teaching, mentoring or tutoring experience IBM is focused on hiring top talent upon graduation. As a result, priority is given to candidates who are within 12 months of their graduation date. We welcome all interested students to apply by completing a technical application on our website at: http: //www.ibm.com/extremeblue. ------------------------------------------------------ Extreme Blue Internship ------------------------------------------------------