IBM is hiring: Entry Level Hardware Developer 2026 in Sandy Springs

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 #J-18808-Ljbffr