About the role#
IBM is looking for Hardware Developer Interns to join the team responsible for high-speed SERDES interfaces for Power and Z microprocessors. You will work on advanced 3nm technologies and help transition high-speed IO architecture from NMZ to PAM4.
What you'll do#
- Design, simulate, and layout circuits using industry standard and IBM proprietary tools.
- Work on transmitter, receiver, PLL, or other analog designs.
- Develop and deliver complex analog circuits for IBM products.
- Perform schematic level design using Cadence design tools.
- Conduct in-depth circuit analysis using Spectre and spice simulators.
- Analyze designs for manufacturability and end of life requirements.
- Write scripts in Python to parse data.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
- Current pursuit of an MS in Electrical Engineering with a specialty in Analog Circuit Design.
- Completed coursework in Circuit Design and Analog Circuit Design with applied experience.
- Experience with Cadence and Spice tools.
- Understanding of VHDL, Python, Perl, and TCL.
- Knowledge of interface terminology including NMZ, PAM4, CTLE, DFE, PLLs, RX, and TX.
Location & details#
- Location: Austin, Texas.
- Work modality: Hybrid.
- Employment type: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: Paid position.
About IBM
IBM provides IT services and consulting to a global client base. The company develops technology solutions across areas such as cloud computing, security, analytics, and infrastructure. It operates as a public organization with more than 10,001 employees. The corporate headquarters are located in Armonk, New York.
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