Entry Level Hardware Developer

Job Description

Job Title: Entry Level Hardware Developer 2026. 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.