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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.Your Role And ResponsibilitiesWhat You’ll DoDevelopment engineers participate in various aspects of the development, test, and support process, such as:Logic (RTL) design and verification, physical design, and analog/IO designElectronic design automationSignal integrity and power integrity analysisMicroelectronics packaging and materials characterizationMechanical design, modeling, and technology integrationCircuit and electrical designPrinted circuit board layout and physical designThermal design and testingVoltage regulation and power deliveryPerformance modelingProcessor and system test and validationComponent and system characterizationCustomer and field engineering supportFirmware architecture, development, and test failure analysisProduct quality, assurance, specification, and analyticsPreferred EducationBachelor's DegreeRequired Technical And Professional ExpertiseAt least three months of experience in computer or electrical engineering tasks such as designing or manufacturing hardware productsBasic knowledge of: High School diploma or GED (minimum)Prior experience through projects, internships, or hands-on work in computer hardware or testing (personal projects count!)Basic understanding of computer hardware and architectureComputer hardware and architecture (FPGAs, RISC-V, ARM, MIPS)Circuit simulation tools (SPICE)Strong verbal and written communication skillsPassion for technology and engineeringAbility to work collaboratively in a team environmentGrowth mindset and willingness to learn new tools and technologiesFamiliarity with one or more of the following:Hardware design tools and languages: VHDL, Verilog, RTL, SPICEProgramming: C/C++, Python, or JavaScripting: Python, Bash, TCL, PerlComputer architecture concepts: VLSI, Microprocessors, Signal IntegrityCAD tools and 3D modelingExposure to hardware platforms: FPGA, RISC-V, ARM, x86, Arduino","company":"IBM","rawCompany":"ibm","city":"Austin","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-06-04T15:45:39.235Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2061.00","title":"Computer Hardware Engineers","slug":"computer-hardware-engineers"},{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"17-2072.00","title":"Electronics Engineers, Except Computer","slug":"electronics-engineers-except-computer"}],"industries":[{"code":"334111","title":"Electronic Computer Manufacturing","slug":"electronic-computer-manufacturing"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"334118","title":"Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing","slug":"computer-terminal-and-other-computer-peripheral-equipment-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Hardware Developer","description":"IntroductionDevelopers 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. 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