Entry level Hardware Developer
IBM
Austin, TXFresher6m agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year · Master's degree
- Must know
- Circuit designSystem designPythonGit
- Work
- On-site in Austin
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Circuit design42%Python35%Git18%System design9%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 2, 2026 · still open
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Your Role And Responsibilities
- Responsible for the physical and electrical design and development of high-frequency CMOS chips in leading-edge technologies.
- Utilize sophisticated design tools and flows to implement circuit schematics (microprocessors and ASIC).
- Verify designs against technology design rules.
- Deliver the physical and electrical design of specific processor and ASIC design elements.
- Skills required: CMOS circuit and VLSI design, timing/power/IR/EM analysis.
- Experience with Cadence tool suite (Genus, Innovus, Tempus, Voltus) is viewed as a significant advantage.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Understanding of Computer Architectures, Digital System Design, and VLSI Systems.
- VLSI or ASIC design exposure.
- Python skills.
- Inter-discipline design experience.
- Hands-on experience with Git, Python.
- Internships or work experience in high-frequency processor or ASIC physical design.
- Exposure to industry microprocessor designs (x86, ARM, or RISC-V).
Qualifications
- A background in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering is required.
- Preferred Education: Master's Degree.