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Entry Level Hardware Developer 2027 -Poughkeepsie

IBM

Location

Poughkeepsie, NY

Type

Full-time

Posted

8/26/2026

Compensation

$78,400 - $147,000 per year

Undergraduate Entry-Level
H-1B FY202697.2% approval+31% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

The Entry Level Hardware Developer role at IBM involves contributing to the development, validation, qualification, and delivery of advanced processor, memory, and enterprise system technologies. The position is part of a multidisciplinary team focused on ensuring product quality and manufacturability throughout the product lifecycle. Candidates will engage in various engineering activities, including hardware validation and automation solutions. This role is ideal for problem-solvers passionate about technology and engineering challenges.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED is required.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related STEM field is preferred.
  • Basic understanding of computer architecture, electronic systems, and hardware validation concepts is necessary.
  • Experience with programming, scripting, data analysis, or automation using languages such as Python, C/C++, or Java is required.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute hardware, processor, memory, and system-level test and validation solutions.
  • Design and optimize test methodologies across various environments.
  • Support product reliability and qualification activities.
  • Analyze engineering and manufacturing data to identify issues and improve product performance.
  • Build software and automation solutions for hardware and firmware validation.

Benefits

  • IBM offers competitive compensation, healthcare coverage, retirement programs, paid parental leave, tuition assistance, wellness programs, flexible work options, and extensive learning and certification resources.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Ibm Corporation

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

656

FY2026

Approval rate

97.2%

FY2026

LCA certified

391

FY2026

Entry-level share

0.0%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+31%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-85%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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