Entry Level Supply Chain Hardware Developer

About the Role

At IBM, work is more than a job—it's a calling. As a Developer at IBM, you’ll work on systems driving the quantum revolution and the AI era. Join a team of creators who envision solutions, experiment with new ideas, and apply growing skills for customers. IBM is seeking Hardware Development Engineers to develop, test, and provide customer support for hardware, firmware, and semiconductors in industry-leading products. This elite team pioneers innovations for cutting-edge microprocessors and hardware used in IBM Infrastructure, including IBM Z Systems, IBM Power Systems, IBM Storage, and IBM Quantum Systems.

Key Responsibilities

Development Engineers participate in various aspects of the development, test, and support process, including:

• Logic (RTL) design and verification, physical design, and analog/IO design
• Electronic design automation
• Signal integrity, power integrity, and analysis
• Microelectronics packaging
• Materials analysis and characterization
• Mechanical design, modeling and technology integration
• Circuit design / electrical design
• Printed circuit board physical design and layout
• Thermal design and testing
• Voltage regulation and power delivery
• Performance modeling
• Processor and system test and validation
• Processor, component, and system characterization
• Customer and field engineering support
• Firmware architecture, development, and test failure analysis
• Product quality, assurance, specification, and analytics

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Candidates with at least three months of computer or electrical engineering experience in designing or manufacturing hardware products are preferred.
• Basic knowledge of computer hardware and architecture (FPGAs, RISC-V, ARM, MIPS) is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of programming languages (C/C++/C#, Python, or Java) is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of hardware description languages (VHDL/Verilog) is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of circuit simulation tools (SPICE) is preferred.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in: Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Optics Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Packaging Science, Packaging Engineering, or related majors.
• Prior (project or internship) experience in computer hardware or testing.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Passion for technology and engineering.
• Growth minded, trusted, team focused, courageous, resourceful, and outcome focused.
• Strong background in Microsoft Excel / Microsoft PowerPoint / Microsoft Office Suite.
• Leadership experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

Proficiency in one or more of the following technology areas:

• Microprocessor/ASIC Design Skills: VHDL, Verilog, RTL, SPICE, TCL, UVM, verification, and testing
• Computer Architecture coursework: VLSI Design, Microprocessors, Computer Architecture and Organization, Signal Integrity (Electromagnetics, RF, etc.)
• Programming Skills: C/C++ or another object-oriented language, Git, Linux, GDB or another debugger, Agile practices
• Scripting Skills: Python, APDL, TCL, Bash, Perl, or Java
• Proficiency in CAD tools and 3D modeling
• Familiarity with various hardware architectures: VLSI, FPGA, MIPS, RISC-V, Arm, x86, Arduino, Quantum systems