Entry Level Hardware Developer 2027 -Rochester, MN
IBMEntry Level Hardware Developer 2027 -Rochester, MN
IBMLocation
Rochester, MN
Type
Full-time
Posted
9/2/2026
Compensation
$78,400 - $147,000 per year
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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