Entry Level Hardware Developer

Location: Multiple locations across the United States, including Sandy Springs, Poughkeepsie, Lowell, Rochester, Tucson, Research Triangle Park, Durham, Hopewell Junction, San Jose, Dallas, Houston, Austin, Herndon, and New York.

Job Type: Entry Level, Full-Time, Hybrid

Responsibilities: Develop, test, and support hardware, firmware, and semiconductor technologies used in IBM infrastructure products. Participate in logic (RTL) design and verification, physical design, and analog/IO design activities. Contribute to electronic design automation and circuit design processes. Perform signal integrity, power integrity, and hardware analysis; Support microelectronics packaging, materials analysis, and characterization efforts. Assist with mechanical design, modeling, and technology integration projects. Design and validate printed circuit boards, thermal systems, and power delivery solutions. Conduct processor, component, and system testing, validation, and characterization. Support firmware architecture, development, testing, and failure analysis. Provide customer and field engineering support as needed. Contribute to product quality assurance, specification development, and analytics initiatives.

Qualifications: Pursuing or recently completed 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 a related field. Previous project or internship experience in computer hardware development or testing. Strong verbal and written communication skills; Passion for technology and engineering. Demonstrated teamwork, initiative, adaptability, and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred: Knowledge of VHDL, Verilog, RTL, SPICE, TCL, UVM, verification, and testing methodologies. Coursework or experience in VLSI design, microprocessors, computer architecture, and signal integrity. Programming experience with C/C++, Python, or other object-oriented languages. Familiarity with Git, Linux, debuggers, and Agile development practices; Experience with scripting languages such as Python, TCL, Bash, Perl, or Java. Proficiency in CAD tools and 3D modeling software. Familiarity with hardware architectures including VLSI, FPGA, MIPS, RISC-V, ARM, x86, Arduino, and quantum systems.

Benefits and Compensation: Salary Range: $96,000 - $144,000 per year, depending on skills, experience, and location. Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, vision, and mental health benefits. Financial benefits including 401(k), pension plan, employee stock purchase plan, life insurance, and disability coverage. Generous paid time off including holidays, sick leave, vacation time, parental bonding leave, and family care leave; Access to IBM's AI-driven learning platform, training resources, and industry-recognized certifications. Employee resource groups, volunteer opportunities, and discounts on products and services.

Other Information: Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Travel Requirement: Up to 20% (approximately one day per week)

Visa Sponsorship: Not available for this position; IBM is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and fair employment practices. Applications from all qualified candidates are encouraged regardless of race, gender, age, disability, or other protected characteristics.