Hardware Development Intern – Quantum & AI Systems

IBM; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 162,000; Part time

Job summary

IBM is seeking a Hardware Developer Intern for 2027 in San Jose, CA. You’ll join an elite engineering team focused on cutting‑edge microprocessors, hardware and firmware development, and customer support.

This role provides hands-on experience across RTL, EDA tools, and system testing in a hybrid work setting. The program targets students pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical/Computer Engineering or CS, with strong coding skills (C/C++, Python) and familiarity with VHDL/Verilog.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related majors.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Passion for technology and engineering.
• Growth minded, trusted, team focused, courageous and outcome oriented.

Responsibilities

• Participate in development, test and support for hardware, firmware and semiconductors.
• Contribute to RTL design, verification and physical design.
• Engage in electronic design automation, signal/power integrity, and packaging activities.
• Assist in characterization and testing of microprocessors and systems.
• Support product quality, analytics and field engineering tasks.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Verilog/VHDL

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical/Computer Engineering or CS

Tools

SPICE

CAD tools

Git

Linux

GDB

Agile practices

Job description

IBM is seeking a Hardware Developer Intern for 2027 in San Jose, CA. You’ll join an elite engineering team focused on cutting‑edge microprocessors, hardware and firmware development, and customer support.

This role provides hands-on experience across RTL, EDA tools, and system testing in a hybrid work setting. The program targets students pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical/Computer Engineering or CS, with strong coding skills (C/C++, Python) and familiarity with VHDL/Verilog.