JobsHardware Developer Intern 2027 -San Jose, CA
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Hardware Developer Intern 2027 -San Jose, CA

IBM

Location

San Jose, CA

Type

Internship

Posted

9/2/2026

Compensation

$88,200 - $161,700 per year

Undergraduate Internship
Master's Internship
H-1B FY202697.2% approval+31% YoY
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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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