IBM
Entry Level Hardware Developer 2026
IBM
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, to sell, to make markets, to invent, to collaborate. It’s about trying 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, let's talk.
Your Role And Responsibilities As a Developer at IBM, you’ll work on the systems driving the quantum revolution and the AI era. Join our team of creators who use imagination, curiosity, and growing skills to help IBM customers make better decisions faster on the most trusted platforms.
IBM has openings for Hardware Development Engineers to develop, test, and provide customer support for hardware, firmware, and semiconductors used in IBM Z, Power, Storage, and Quantum Systems. Development engineers participate in various aspects of development, test, and support 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
Applicants with at least three months of computer or electrical engineering experience 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.
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
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.
Location and Compensation Location: Atlanta, GA
Salary Range: $80,000 – $150,000
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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, to sell, to make markets, to invent, to collaborate. It’s about trying 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, let's talk.
Your Role And Responsibilities As a Developer at IBM, you’ll work on the systems driving the quantum revolution and the AI era. Join our team of creators who use imagination, curiosity, and growing skills to help IBM customers make better decisions faster on the most trusted platforms.
IBM has openings for Hardware Development Engineers to develop, test, and provide customer support for hardware, firmware, and semiconductors used in IBM Z, Power, Storage, and Quantum Systems. Development engineers participate in various aspects of development, test, and support 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
Applicants with at least three months of computer or electrical engineering experience 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.
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
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.
Location and Compensation Location: Atlanta, GA
Salary Range: $80,000 – $150,000
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