Location
San Jose, CA
Type
Internship
Posted
9/2/2026
Compensation
$88,200 - $161,700 per year
Job description
The Hardware Developer Intern role at IBM involves working on systems that drive the quantum revolution and AI era. Interns will join a team of engineering professionals focused on developing, testing, and supporting hardware, firmware, and semiconductors for IBM's leading products. This position emphasizes innovation in microprocessors and hardware used in various IBM infrastructures. Candidates will have the opportunity to apply their skills in a collaborative environment dedicated to solving complex technological challenges.
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.
- Prior project or internship experience in computer hardware or testing.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Basic knowledge of computer hardware and architecture, programming languages, hardware description languages, and circuit simulation tools.
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 microelectronics packaging and materials analysis.
- Contribute to circuit design, electrical design, and printed circuit board layout.
- Assist in thermal design and testing, voltage regulation, and power delivery.
- Conduct performance modeling and system test and 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 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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