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Entry Level Hardware Developer 2026
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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, let’s 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.
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.
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
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Entry Level Hardware Developer 2026
role at
IBM
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, let’s 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.
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.
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
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