Entry Level Hardware Developer 2026

IBM Multiple Cities

Company

IBM

Location

Multiple Cities

Type

Full Time

Job Description

Introduction

At IBM work is more than a job - it's a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better but to attempt things you've never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging problems? If so lets talk.

Your role and responsibilities

As a Developer at IBM you’ll get to work on the systems that are driving the quantum revolution and the AI era. Join our team of creators - the people who help move IBM forward by using their imagination to envision solutions their curiosity to experiment with new ideas and their ever-growing skills into action for customers to make better decisions with greater speed on the most trusted platforms in today’s market.

IBM has openings for Hardware Development Engineers to develop test and provide customer support for hardware firmware and semiconductors that make up our industry- leading IBM products. We are an elite team of engineering professionals that pioneer innovations for the cutting-edge microprocessors and hardware used in IBM infrastructure including IBM zSystems IBM Power Systems IBM Storage and IBM Quantum Systems. Development engineers 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
* 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.

Required education
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred education
Bachelor's Degree
Required technical and professional expertise
  • 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

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Date Posted

12/04/2025

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