About this opportunity
IBM lists this Entry Level Hardware Developer 2026 opportunity in lowell, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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, let’s talk.
Your Role And Responsibilities
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 Education
Bachelor’s Degree
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.
Prior (project or internship) experience in computer hardware or testing.
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
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
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
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Worksite address
lowell, MA, 01856, US
Who can apply
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