The Hardware Developer Intern position at IBM in Austin, TX, focuses on supporting the team responsible for high-speed SERDES interfaces for IBM Power and Z microprocessors. Interns will engage in the transition of high-speed IO architecture and work with advanced technologies. This role offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in analog circuit design and utilize industry-standard tools. Interns will collaborate with experienced engineers to develop and deliver complex analog circuits for IBM products.

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
• Relevant Circuit Design course with applied experience in circuit design
• Familiarity with Cadence and Spice tools
• Understanding of VHDL, Python, Perl, and TCL

• Assist in transitioning high-speed IO architecture from NMZ to PAM4.
• Design, simulate, and layout circuits using a combination of industry-standard and IBM proprietary tools.
• Work on transmitter, receiver, PLL, or other analog designs.
• 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.

• IBM offers competitive compensation, healthcare coverage, retirement programs, paid parental leave, tuition assistance, wellness programs, flexible work options, and extensive learning and certification resources.