Location
Houston, TX
Type
Internship
Posted
9/2/2026
Compensation
$73,500 - $134,750 per year
Job description
The Hardware Developer Intern role at IBM focuses on developing, testing, and providing customer support for hardware, firmware, and semiconductors. Interns will join a team of engineering professionals dedicated to pioneering innovations in microprocessors and hardware for IBM's infrastructure. This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies, including IBM zSystems, Power Systems, and Quantum Systems. Candidates will engage in various aspects of the development process while enhancing their skills in a collaborative environment.
Requirements
- 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 majors.
- At least three months of experience in designing or manufacturing hardware products.
- Basic knowledge of computer hardware and architecture, programming languages, hardware description languages, and circuit simulation tools.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Develop, test, and provide customer support for hardware, firmware, and semiconductors.
- Participate in logic design and verification, physical design, and analog/IO design.
- Engage in electronic design automation and signal integrity analysis.
- Support firmware architecture, development, and testing.
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 Jul 17, 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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