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Entry Level Hardware Developer 2027 -Rochester, MN

IBM

Location

Rochester, MN

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/2/2026

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 focuses on developing, testing, and providing customer support for hardware, firmware, and semiconductors. The team is composed of elite engineering professionals who work on cutting-edge microprocessors and hardware for IBM's infrastructure. Candidates will engage in various aspects of hardware development, including logic design, electronic design automation, and circuit design. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to innovations that drive the quantum revolution and AI era.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED is required.
  • Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in relevant engineering or science fields.
  • At least three months of experience in designing or manufacturing hardware products is preferred.
  • Basic knowledge of computer hardware and architecture, programming languages, and circuit simulation tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and test hardware, firmware, and semiconductor products.
  • Participate in logic design and verification, physical design, and analog/IO design.
  • Support customer and field engineering efforts.
  • Engage in 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 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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