Hardware Dev Intern: RTL/FPGA for Quantum & AI

IBM; City of Rochester (NY); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM is seeking a Hardware Developer Intern for 2027 in Rochester, MN, offering hands-on experience in hardware, firmware and semiconductors across IBM’s leading platforms. You’ll join an elite team shaping microprocessor and system architectures with exposure to RTL design, EDA tools and performance analysis.

The role emphasizes collaboration, curiosity, and growth, with a strong emphasis on experimenting with new ideas and delivering impactful results for clients and partners.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field.
• Knowledge of hardware design and programming basics.
• Familiarity with HDL and circuit simulation tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test and provide support for hardware, firmware and semiconductors.
• Contribute to RTL design, verification and system testing.
• Engage in design activities across microprocessors and hardware platforms.

Skills

Hardware basics

Computer architecture

Programming languages

HDL (VHDL/Verilog)

SPICE

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

SPICE

CAD tools

3D modeling

Job description

IBM is seeking a Hardware Developer Intern for 2027 in Rochester, MN, offering hands-on experience in hardware, firmware and semiconductors across IBM’s leading platforms. You’ll join an elite team shaping microprocessor and system architectures with exposure to RTL design, EDA tools and performance analysis.

The role emphasizes collaboration, curiosity, and growth, with a strong emphasis on experimenting with new ideas and delivering impactful results for clients and partners.