Location
Austin, TX
Type
Internship
Posted
9/2/2026
Compensation
$73,500 - $134,750 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. The position emphasizes innovation in microprocessors and hardware used in IBM infrastructure. Candidates will have the opportunity to apply their skills in a collaborative environment that values creativity and experimentation.
Requirements
- Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science
- Basic knowledge of computer hardware and architecture, including FPGAs, RISC-V, ARM, and MIPS
- Familiarity with programming languages such as C/C++, Python, or Java
- Understanding of hardware description languages like VHDL or Verilog
- Experience with circuit simulation tools such as SPICE
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
- Contribute to circuit design and electrical design efforts
- Collaborate with team members to envision and implement innovative solutions
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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