Hybrid Entry-Level Hardware Engineer: Quantum & AI Tech

International Business Machines Corporation; Rochester (MN); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM Rochester is seeking an entry-level hardware developer to help design, test, and support hardware, firmware and semiconductor products. You’ll collaborate with teams across RTL design, verification, PCB layout, and power/thermal analysis to deliver reliable IBM systems.

The role emphasizes hands-on development, collaboration, and growth in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities to contribute to quantum, AI, and enterprise platforms on hybrid work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields.
• Prior project or internship experience in computer hardware or testing is preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and a passion for technology.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test and provide customer support for hardware, firmware and semiconductors.
• Perform RTL design, verification, and physical design tasks.
• Work on signal integrity, power integrity, thermal design and testing.
• Collaborate across hardware teams and with customers to resolve issues.

Skills

Strong communication

Team oriented

Growth mindset

Willingness to learn

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Tools

VHDL/Verilog/RTL/SPICE/TCL/UVM

Programming: C/C++/C#/Python/Java

CAD tools & 3D modeling

Git/Linux/GDB

Scripting: Python/TCL/Bash/Perl/Java

Job description

IBM Rochester is seeking an entry-level hardware developer to help design, test, and support hardware, firmware and semiconductor products. You’ll collaborate with teams across RTL design, verification, PCB layout, and power/thermal analysis to deliver reliable IBM systems.

The role emphasizes hands-on development, collaboration, and growth in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities to contribute to quantum, AI, and enterprise platforms on hybrid work arrangements.