Hardware Developer Intern 2026

Summary: IBM is a leading technology company seeking a Hardware Developer Intern to join their team. The intern will work on the development, testing, and support of hardware, firmware, and semiconductors for IBM's industry-leading products, contributing to innovations in microprocessors and hardware used in IBM infrastructure. 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 Required Qualifications: - 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 Qualifications: - 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 - Preferred candidates with at least three months of computer or electrical engineering experience of designing or manufacturing hardware products are preferred Required Skills: Microprocessor/ASIC Design, VHDL, Verilog, Circuit Design Important Skills: C/C++, Python, SPICE, Signal Integrity, CAD Tools Nice-to-Have Skills: Passion for Technology, Resourceful, Communication Skills, Team Focused, Growth Minded Internship Start Date: Start in 2026