Entry Level Hardware Developer 2026

IBM; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company located in Massachusetts seeks a Mid-Senior level Engineer to engage in logic design, hardware testing, and product quality assurance. Ideal candidates should be pursuing a relevant bachelor's or master’s degree and possess strong communication skills and a passion for technology. This is a full-time position offering the opportunity to work on state-of-the-art technology in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in relevant engineering or related majors.
• Prior experience in computer hardware or testing.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and verify logic circuits.
• Conduct power integrity analysis.
• Support customer engineering.
• Test and validate processors and systems.

Skills

Communication skills

Passion for technology

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant fields

Tools

VHDL

Verilog

CAD tools

Python

Linux

Job description

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 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

• 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

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

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time