Hardware Developer Intern 2027 -San Jose, CA

IBM Computing; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM is seeking hardware development engineers to work on cutting-edge microprocessors, ASICs, and quantum-system hardware. You will participate in RTL design, verification, analog/digital layouts, and hardware testing across IBM zSystems, Power Systems, storage, and quantum platforms.

Applicants pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in electrical/computer engineering, computer science, or related fields with hardware experience will fit well.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant engineering/CS fields.
• Prior hardware or testing internship or project experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Growth mindset with a collaborative, outcome-focused attitude.

Responsibilities

• Participate in RTL design, verification, and digital/analog design activities.
• Assist with electronic design automation, PCB layout, and packaging considerations.
• Contribute to hardware testing, validation, and field support.

Skills

Hardware development

Circuit design

RTL design

Verilog/VHDL

Digital design

C/C++

Linux

Git

Communication

Debugging

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's or Master's in Materials Science

Bachelor's or Master's in Physics

Bachelor's or Master's in Optics Engineering

Bachelor's or Master's in Biomedical Engineering

Tools

CAD tools

3D modeling

SPICE

GDB

Python

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 alongside clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to pursue 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? We invite you to join us.

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.

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

Proficiency in one or more of the following technology areas:

• 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

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.