IBM · 2 weeks ago
Hardware Developer Intern 2026
Hopewell Junction, NY
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026IBM is a leading technology company that pioneers innovations in hardware and software. As a Hardware Developer Intern, you will work on developing, testing, and providing customer support for hardware, firmware, and semiconductors that contribute to IBM's cutting-edge products.
Business DevelopmentBusiness Information SystemsCRMData ManagementFoundational AISoftware
Responsibilities
Design for Test (DFT) and verification
Signal integrity, power integrity, and analysis
Product and packaging reliability qualification
Materials analysis and characterization
Mechanical design, modeling and technology integration
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
Basic knowledge of computer hardware and architecture (FPGAs, RISC-V, ARM, MIPS), programming languages (C/C++/C#, Python, or Java), hardware description languages (RTL/VHDL/Verilog), and circuit simulation tools (SPICE) is preferred
Qualification
Required
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
Bachelor's Degree
Basic knowledge of computer hardware and architecture (FPGAs, RISC-V, ARM, MIPS), programming languages (C/C++/C#, Python, or Java), hardware description languages (RTL/VHDL/Verilog), and circuit simulation tools (SPICE) is preferred
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
Proficiency in CAD tools and 3D modeling
Familiarity with various hardware architectures: VLSI, FPGA, MIPS, RISC-V, Arm, x86, Arduino, Quantum systems
Company
IBM
IBM is an IT technology and consulting firm providing computer hardware, software, infrastructure, and hosting services.
Founded in 1911
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
IBM has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (3032)
2024 (3301)
2023 (2160)
2022 (1809)
2021 (1157)
2020 (2669)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2011-01-14IPO
Leadership Team
Alain Bénichou
Chief Executive Officer, IBM Greater China Group
Alex Yang
CTO and Chief Architect
Recent News
2026-01-12
Company data provided by crunchbase