Entry Level Hardware Developer - Intern Conversion 2026-2027

IBM; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM Infrastructure & Technology in Rochester, MN is seeking a Developer to work on hardware systems powering IBM ZSystems, Power Systems, storage, and quantum hardware. You will participate in design, verification, testing, and field support across FPGA/ASIC topics and related tooling.

The role emphasizes collaboration, problem solving, and hands-on engineering across multiple domains. Ideal candidates have hands-on hardware or testing experience, strong communication skills, and a passion for

Qualifications

• Strong background in Microsoft Excel / Microsoft Power Point / Microsoft Office Suite; leadership and communication are valued.
• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in electrical/computer/ mechanical/ materials/ physics related fields.
• Prior experience in computer hardware or testing is desirable and beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Logic (RTL) design and verification, physical design, and analog/IO design.
• Electronic design automation (EDA) and tooling.
• Signal integrity and power integrity analysis.
• Mechanical design, modeling and technology integration.
• Printed circuit board layout and thermal design considerations.
• Firmware architecture, development, and test failure analysis.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Optics Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Packaging Science, Packaging Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

Introduction

At IBM Infrastructure & Technology, we design and operate the systems that keep the world running. From high-resiliency mainframes and hybrid cloud platforms to networking, automation, and site reliability. Our teams ensure the performance, security, and scalability that clients and industries depend on every day. Working in Infrastructure & Technology means tackling complex challenges with curiosity and collaboration. You’ll work with diverse technologies and colleagues worldwide to deliver resilient, future-ready solutions that power innovation. With continuous learning, career growth, and a supportive culture, IBM provides the opportunities to build expertise and shape the infrastructure that drives progress.

Introduction

At IBM Infrastructure & Technology, we design and operate the systems that keep the world running. From high-resiliency mainframes and hybrid cloud platforms to networking, automation, and site reliability. Our teams ensure the performance, security, and scalability that clients and industries depend on every day. Working in Infrastructure & Technology means tackling complex challenges with curiosity and collaboration. You’ll work with diverse technologies and colleagues worldwide to deliver resilient, future-ready solutions that power innovation. With continuous learning, career growth, and a supportive culture, IBM provides the opportunities to build expertise and shape the infrastructure that drives progress.

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. IBM Has Openings For Hardware Development Engineers To Develop, Test And Provide Customer Support For Hardware, Firmware And Semiconductors That Make Up Our Industry- Leading IBM Products. We Are An Elite Team Of Engineering Professionals That Pioneer Innovations For The Cutting-edge Microprocessors And Hardware Used In IBM Infrastructure Including IBM ZSystems, IBM Power Systems, IBM Storage, And IBM Quantum Systems. Development Engineers Participate In Various Aspects Of The Development, Test, And Support Process, 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
• 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.

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

Required technical and professional expertise

• Strong background in Microsoft Excel / Microsoft Power Point / Microsoft Office Suite * Leadership experience * Excellent oral and written communication skills
• 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, Packaging Science, Packaging 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

• Mechanical Engineering Knowledge: Exposure to mechanical engineering principles and practices in the development of hardware and technology products.
• Electrical Engineering Understanding: Familiarity with electrical engineering concepts and their application in server systems, storage systems, and networking systems.
• Firmware Engineering Exposure: Experience working with firmware engineering principles and practices in the development of hardware and technology products.