Entry Level Hardware Developer 2027

About the Role

IBM is seeking Hardware Development Engineers to develop, test, and provide customer support for hardware, firmware, and semiconductors that comprise their industry-leading products. This role involves pioneering innovations for cutting-edge microprocessors and hardware used in IBM infrastructure, including IBM ZSystems, IBM Power Systems, IBM Storage, and IBM Quantum Systems.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 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.

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