Entry Level Hardware Developer

IBM

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Work type: On-site
Location: Rochester, MN
Posted: 10 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live 2 days ago
Nearby: 11 roles within 25 mi

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Entry Level Hardware Developer 2027 serves as a member of the hardware development team, where you will develop, test, and provide customer support for hardware, firmware, and semiconductors used in infrastructure like zSystems, Power Systems, Storage, and Quantum Systems. Your daily responsibilities include logic design and verification, physical design, signal and power integrity analysis, microelectronics packaging, circuit design, and thermal testing. You will work with technologies including VHDL, Verilog, SPICE, and RTL, while utilizing programming languages such as C, C++, Python, or Java. The role requires familiarity with architectures like RISC-V, ARM, MIPS, and FPGA. This position addresses the technical challenges of the quantum revolution and AI era by ensuring high-performance microprocessor reliability and system characterization for advanced computing environments.

Skills

VHDL Verilog RTL SPICE Python C/C++ TCL Java Linux Git UVM FPGA RISC-V ARM MIPS x86 Agile Circuit Simulation Firmware CAD

What you'll do

Design, test, and provide customer support for hardware, firmware, and semiconductors.
Perform logic (RTL) design, verification, and physical design for microprocessors and infrastructure components.
Conduct signal integrity, power integrity, and thermal analysis for high-performance systems.
Execute processor, component, and system characterization to ensure product quality.
Develop and test firmware architectures while performing failure analysis on hardware components.
Perform circuit design, electrical design, and printed circuit board layout.
Provide technical support and troubleshooting for customers and field engineering teams.

What we're looking for

High School Diploma or GED is required.
A Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering, science, or physics field is preferred.
Candidates should be pursuing or hold a degree in fields such as Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Mechanical Engineering.
Prior project or internship experience in computer hardware or testing is preferred.
At least three months of experience designing or manufacturing hardware products is preferred.
Basic knowledge of hardware architectures (FPGAs, RISC-V, ARM), programming languages (C/C++, Python, Java), and HDL (VHDL/Verilog) is preferred.
Proficiency in specialized tools such as SPICE, CAD, 3D modeling, and Git is preferred.
Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.

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