Data Scientist - Hardware

Job Description

Job Title: Data Scientist – Hardware Development (Internship). Location: Poughkeepsie, New York, United States

Working at IBM means being part of a global team known for innovation, curiosity, and impact; You’ll help design, test, and optimize hardware systems that form the backbone of IBM zSystems, IBM Power Systems, IBM Storage, and IBM Quantum Systems.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in the design, testing, and development of hardware, firmware, and semiconductor components.
• Support physical design and layout of printed circuit boards and microelectronic systems;
• Conduct signal integrity, power analysis, and performance modeling for high-performance computing systems.
• Assist in microelectronics packaging, materials analysis, and mechanical design integration.
• Work on thermal design, voltage regulation, and power delivery optimizations;
• Support processor and system validation, test, and characterization activities.
• Contribute to firmware development and testing, including system-level failure analysis.
• Collaborate with engineers and researchers across multiple disciplines to advance IBM’s hardware innovations.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s Degree or pursuing a Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemical Engineering, Optics Engineering, or Biomedical Engineering.

Required Skills:

• Basic knowledge of hardware design and testing principles
• Strong communication and teamwork skills;
• Interest in pursuing a career in engineering or hardware development
• Growth mindset with curiosity and problem-solving ability

Preferred Skills:

• Hands-on experience or coursework in hardware systems or semiconductors
• Knowledge of programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, or C++;
• Experience in interdisciplinary projects involving hardware design, verification, or analysis

Benefits and Instructions:

• Eligible for paid holidays, sick time, and IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid family medical leave and disability benefits where applicable by law;
• No visa sponsorship is available for this position; applicants must have work authorization in the United States
• The position is open for approximately 15 days from posting or until filled;
• IBM is an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusion and fair employment practices