JobsEntry level Hardware Developer - Rochester, MN - 2027
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Entry level Hardware Developer - Rochester, MN - 2027

IBM

Location

Rochester, MN

Type

Full-time

Posted

10/15/2026

Compensation

$98,000 - $147,000 per year

Undergraduate Entry-Level
H-1B FY202697.2% approval+31% YoY
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Job description

The Entry Level Hardware Developer role at IBM focuses on analog circuit design for high-speed SERDES interfaces in advanced microprocessor technologies. The team is responsible for transitioning high-speed IO architecture to support future IBM microprocessors. This position offers the opportunity to work with industry-standard and proprietary tools, contributing to the design, simulation, and layout of complex analog circuits. The ideal candidate will be eager to learn and grow within a collaborative environment.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED is required.
  • Understanding of analog circuit design theory and circuit design analysis is necessary.
  • Experience with projects in RTL design using Verilog or VHDL is preferred.
  • Familiarity with Python, C/C++, and TCL programming languages is required.

Responsibilities

  • Perform schematic level design using Cadence design tools.
  • Conduct in-depth circuit analysis using Spectre and spice simulators.
  • Analyze designs for manufacturability and end of life requirements.
  • Develop scripts to parse data using programming languages like Python.

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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