IBM · 2 weeks ago
Entry Level Hardware Developer 2026
Research Park, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expIBM is a leading technology company that is focused on innovation and solving complex problems. As a Hardware Developer, you will work on developing, testing, and providing customer support for hardware, firmware, and semiconductors, contributing to IBM's industry-leading products.
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Responsibilities
Develop, Test And Provide Customer Support For Hardware, Firmware And Semiconductors That Make Up Our Industry- Leading IBM Products
Participate In Various Aspects Of The Development, Test, And Support Process, Such As 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
Qualification
Required
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
Candidates with at least three months of computer or electrical engineering experience of designing or manufacturing hardware products are preferred
Basic knowledge of computer hardware and architecture (FPGAs, RISC-V, ARM, MIPS), programming languages (C/C++/C#, Python, or Java), hardware description languages (VHDL/Verilog), and circuit simulation tools (SPICE) is preferred
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
Company
IBM
IBM is an IT technology and consulting firm providing computer hardware, software, infrastructure, and hosting services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2011-01-14IPO
Leadership Team
Alain Bénichou
Chief Executive Officer, IBM Greater China Group
Alex Yang
CTO and Chief Architect
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