Hardware Developer Intern 2027 -San Jose, CA

IBM is a technology and consulting company focused on infrastructure, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and enterprise technology. The Hardware Developer Intern will support the development, testing, and customer support of hardware, firmware, semiconductors, microprocessors, and related systems across IBM infrastructure products.

What you'll do:

• 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

What they're looking for:

• High School Diploma/GED
• 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
• Bachelor's Degree
• Proficiency in 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

Benefits:

• Hybrid work arrangement
• Supplemental 1 employees may be eligible for up to 8 paid holidays
• Supplemental 1 employees may be eligible for a minimum of 56 hours paid sick time
• Supplemental 1 employees may be eligible for the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• IBM offers paid family medical leave to eligible employees where required by applicable law
• IBM offers disability benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law