Hardware Developer
Introduction
IBM Research takes responsibility for technology and its role in society. Working in IBM Research means you'll join a team who invent what's next in computing, always choosing the big, urgent and mind-bending work that endures and shapes generations. Our passion for discovery, and excitement for defining the future of tech, is what builds our strong culture around solving problems for clients and seeing the real world impact that you can make. IBM's product and technology landscape includes Research, Software, and Infrastructure. Entering this domain positions you at the heart of IBM, where growth and innovation thrive.
Your role and responsibilities
Developers and Engineers at IBM Research play a pivotal role in advancing innovation by overseeing the design, construction, testing, and characterization of both hardware and software. This multifaceted responsibility spans from individual devices to system-level implementations. Our team is dedicated to enabling and supporting internal research initiatives, evaluating emerging technologies for their potential application in real-world products, and demonstrating the value of these technologies for IBM's businesses and strategic partners. Key Responsibilities Include: Research-Driven Development: Drive the development process in alignment with internal research goals, ensuring that the hardware and software solutions meet the unique requirements of our research endeavors. Emerging Technology Evaluation: Evaluate emerging technologies to discern their suitability for real-world product applications, conducting thorough assessments to inform decision-making. Demonstrating Technological Value: Showcase the value of developed technologies by conducting demonstrations that highlight their potential impact on IBM's businesses and collaborations with partners. End-to-End Expertise: Bring expertise across the entire development spectrum, from individual device intricacies to comprehensive system-level architecture, ensuring a holistic approach to solution building. Collaboration and Integration: Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams, integrating hardware and software components seamlessly to create robust and innovative solutions. Adaptability and Innovation: Embrace adaptability and a forward-thinking mindset, staying attuned to technological advancements and incorporating innovative practices into the development lifecycle.
Required education
High School Diploma/GED
Preferred education
Want more jobs like this?
Get jobs in Austin, TX delivered to your inbox every week.
Bachelor's Degree
Required technical and professional expertise
- Prior experience through projects, internships, or hands-on work in
- Computer hardware or testing (personal projects count!)
- Basic understanding of computer hardware and architecture
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Passion for technology and engineering
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Growth mindset and willingness to learn new tools and technologies
Preferred technical and professional experience
- At least three months of experience in computer or electrical engineering tasks such as designing or manufacturing hardware products
- Basic knowledge of:
- Computer hardware and architecture (FPGAs, RISC-V, ARM, MIPS)
- Programming languages (C/C++/C#, Python, or Java)
- Hardware description languages (VHDL/Verilog)
- Circuit simulation tools (SPICE)
- Scripting: Python, Bash, TCL, Perl
- Computer architecture concepts: VLSI, Microprocessors, Signal Integrity
- CAD tools and 3D modeling
- Exposure to hardware platforms: FPGA, RISC-V, ARM, x86, Arduino
ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT
IBM Systems helps IT leaders think differently about their infrastructure. IBM servers and storage are no longer inanimate - they can understand, reason, and learn so our clients can innovate while avoiding IT issues. Our systems power the world's most important industries and our clients are the architects of the future. Join us to help build our leading-edge technology portfolio designed for cognitive business and optimized for cloud computing.
YOUR LIFE @ IBM
In a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better.
Being an IBMer means you'll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you'll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.
Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do.
Are you ready to be an IBMer?
ABOUT IBM
IBM's greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.
Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we're also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 500 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.
At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it's time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.
IBM is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by the applicable law. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS
IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.
The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
Parental Benefits
Work Flexibility
Office Life and Perks
Vacation and Time Off
Financial and Retirement
Professional Development
Diversity and Inclusion
Company Videos
Hear directly from employees about what it is like to work at IBM.