Entry Level Hardware Developer

IBM

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Work type: On-site
Location: Poughkeepsie, NY
Posted: 16 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 55 roles within 25 mi

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Entry Level Hardware Developer 2027 joins the hardware development and product engineering team to support the lifecycle of processor, memory, and enterprise system technologies. The role involves developing and executing test and validation solutions, designing optimized test methodologies, and performing reliability, qualification, and burn-in activities to ensure manufacturing readiness. You will build software and automation solutions to enhance firmware validation, infrastructure, and engineering analytics while integrating AI-native workflows. Key technical requirements include a background in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics, or related STEM fields, alongside proficiency in programming and scripting using Python, C/C++, or Java. The work focuses on solving complex technical challenges within the semiconductor and microprocessor space, ensuring high standards for performance and quality across hardware components. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve product performance through data-informed decisions and innovative engineering solutions.

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Python C/C++ Java Hardware Validation Test Engineering Computer Architecture Firmware Data Analysis Automation AI Embedded Systems System Validation Manufacturing Test Debugging

What you'll do

Develop and execute hardware, processor, memory, and system-level test solutions.
Design and optimize test methodologies across development, characterization, qualification, and manufacturing environments.
Support product reliability, qualification, and burn-in activities to ensure robust operation throughout the lifecycle.
Analyze engineering and manufacturing data to identify issues and drive data-informed decisions.
Build software and automation solutions for hardware validation and firmware testing.
Develop AI-native engineering workflows to improve productivity and operational efficiency.
Solve complex technical challenges by collaborating with design, architecture, and manufacturing teams.

What we're looking for

High School Diploma or GED.
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related STEM field (preferred).
Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related STEM field (preferred).
Basic understanding of computer architecture, electronic systems, semiconductor technologies, hardware validation, or test engineering concepts.
Experience with programming, scripting, data analysis, or automation using languages such as Python, C/C++, Java, or similar technologies.
Demonstrated problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills through coursework, research, internships, or project experience.
Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Experience in hardware development, semiconductor technologies, system validation, or test engineering (preferred).

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