Hardware Developer Intern 2026

Introduction

At IBM, work is more than a job - it's a calling : To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt 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? If so, lets talk.

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

Preferred 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

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

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

Expertise 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.