About the role#
IBM is hiring interns for the Supply Chain Hardware Developer role for the Summer 2027 term. This is a full-time, paid internship that operates on a hybrid schedule. You will join an engineering team focused on developing, testing, and supporting the hardware, firmware, and semiconductors used in IBM zSystems, Power Systems, Storage, and Quantum Systems.
What you'll do#
Interns participate in various stages of the hardware development and support lifecycle. Your work may include:
- Logic (RTL) design, verification, and physical or analog/IO design.
- Electronic design automation and performance modeling.
- Signal and power integrity analysis.
- Microelectronics packaging and materials characterization.
- Mechanical design, thermal testing, and technology integration.
- Circuit and electrical design, including printed circuit board layout.
- Voltage regulation and power delivery systems.
- Processor and system test, validation, and characterization.
- Firmware architecture, development, and test failure analysis.
- Product quality, assurance, and analytics.
- Customer and field engineering support.
What you'll need#
We are looking for students currently 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 fields. You should possess strong verbal and written communication skills and a focus on team-based outcomes.
Technical expertise and familiarity in one or more of the following areas are expected:
- Microprocessor/ASIC design: VHDL, Verilog, RTL, SPICE, TCL, UVM, verification, and testing.
- Programming and scripting: C/C++, Python, Java, Bash, Perl, or APDL.
- Hardware architectures: VLSI, FPGA, MIPS, RISC-V, Arm, x86, Arduino, and Quantum systems.
- Tools and practices: CAD tools, 3D modeling, Git, Linux, GDB, and Agile methodologies.
- Coursework: VLSI Design, Microprocessors, Computer Architecture, and Signal Integrity.
It is preferred that you have at least three months of experience in designing or manufacturing hardware products, along with foundational knowledge of computer architecture, hardware description languages, and circuit simulation tools.
Location & details#
This role is based in Poughkeepsie, New York, or Rochester, New York. The position is a hybrid role and does not offer sponsorship.
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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