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Hardware Developer Intern 2027 -Poughkeepsie

IBM

Location

Poughkeepsie, NY

Type

Internship

Posted

8/26/2026

Compensation

$73,500 - $134,750 per year

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

Job description

The Hardware Developer Intern role at IBM involves contributing to the development, validation, qualification, and delivery of advanced processor, memory, and enterprise system technologies. Interns will work within multidisciplinary teams to ensure products meet high standards for quality and performance. This position is ideal for those passionate about technology and eager to tackle complex engineering challenges. Interns will gain hands-on experience in hardware development and product engineering.

Requirements

  • Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related STEM field.
  • Basic understanding of computer architecture, electronic systems, semiconductor technologies, hardware validation, or test engineering concepts.
  • Experience with programming, scripting, data analysis, or automation using languages such as Python, C/C++, Java, or similar technologies.
  • Demonstrated problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills through coursework, research, internships, or project experience.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute hardware, processor, memory, and system-level test and validation solutions to ensure product quality and manufacturing readiness.
  • Design, enable, and optimize test methodologies across development, characterization, qualification, manufacturing, and field support environments.
  • Support product reliability, qualification, and burn-in activities to ensure robust product operation throughout the lifecycle.
  • Analyze engineering and manufacturing data to identify issues, improve product performance, and drive data-informed decisions.
  • Build software and automation solutions that enable hardware and firmware validation, test infrastructure, and manufacturing operations.

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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