Do you want to pursue a Master’s degree while gaining valuable hands‑on experience at one of the world’s leading technology companies?
Then Master@IBM work®study within IBM Expert Labs is the perfect opportunity for you!
As a participant in this program, you will combine a part-time Master’s degree with exciting projects and cutting‑edge technologies in a dynamic work environment. Throughout your studies, you will be actively involved in our company, apply your knowledge in real‑world scenarios, and build strong professional connections for your future career.
At IBM Expert Labs, we bring together innovation, collaboration, and expertise to help clients solve their most complex business challenges. Working across industries and geographies, you’ll partner with colleagues, clients, and partners to co‑create solutions that drive digital transformation and lasting impact. Success in Expert Labs is built on curiosity, empathy, and collaboration.
You’ll connect technical understanding with strong people skills, building trusted relationships and shaping solutions that improve business and society.
With continuous learning and a supportive culture, IBM offers the resources and opportunities to grow your career.
Join us and be part of a global team that’s passionate about driving innovation and making a difference!
Your role and responsibilitiesWhat You Can Expect from Master@IBM work®study:
- Financial independence from day one – with an attractive salary
- 1st year: €1,950 gross/month
- 2nd year: €2,544 gross/month
- 3rd year: €2,818 gross/month
- An employment contract with a 38-hour workweek, including 10 hours dedicated to university studies!
- Master studies at recommended German university (of your choice) offering part-time studies (like ESB Reutlingen, HECTOR School/KIT, FOM and others)
- Full coverage of tuition and semester fees, plus travel expenses to your university
- State‑of‑the‑art equipment, such as a MacBook, iPhone & more
- Personalized development through hands‑on training, job shadowing, and career coaching
- Master’s thesis in collaboration with your department, ensuring a seamless link between theory and practice
- A strong prospect of full-time employment after graduation and promising career opportunities at IBM
- Within your Master@IBM you will work as an IT Consultant within IBM Automation Expert Labs.
The following tasks await you:
Familiarization with IBM solutions and cutting‑edge technology in the field of IT‑Automation such as IBM & open‑source technologies like WebSphere Application Server / Liberty, Quarkus, OpenShift, Hashicorp Waypoint, the Engineering Lifecycle Management portfolio and modern DevOps solutions. Furthermore, you will participate in suitable, mostly agile customer projects. In doing so, you will have the freedom to contribute your own creativity and preferences, as well as to take on responsibility.
The scope of tasks allows you to devote sufficient time to your Master's studies.
You will write your master’s thesis in collaboration with Expert Labs.
You will preferably complete your studies in a degree program with an IT‑technical orientation.
Apply now and start your future with Master@IBM!
To apply for the Master's program at IBM, please submit your CV, your most recent academic certificate, and a letter of motivation. Kindly ensure that all documents are merged into one single PDF file before uploading.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Required educationBachelor's Degree
Preferred educationBachelor's Degree
Required technical and professional expertise- Bachelor's degree in Business Informatics, Computer Science, or a related field
- Passion for complex technical challenges within modern Enterprise IT environments in the Automation space
- Good knowledge of German (at least C1 proficiency), Maths and English
- You are committed as a problem solver and ready to take on challenges
- You bring a curious mindset and a strong willingness to learn and grow
- You are known for your dedication and commitment
- You like to take on responsibility, get involved and have fun doing soYou are characterised by your communication and teamwork skills
- You are experienced in Microsoft Office products such as Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint
€1950 - €2818 monthly