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# Hardware Development Engineer

- **Company:** Ibm's Electronic Packaging
- **Location:** Ehningen, Germany
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Board Bringup, Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Altium Designer, Analog Electronics, IBM System I, Big Data, Boolean Algebra, Cloud Computing, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Logic Synthesis of Circuits, Hardware Design, Python (Programming Language), Schematic Capture, Fpga Hardware, Hardware Testing, Information Technology, Mentor Graphics, Physical Design
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/4ED0D7477D1D42C4A94E7D848E9D019B/job/

## About the Role

IBM's Electronic Packaging organization, you will design, develop, and integrate innovative hardware solutions spanning server boards, processor modules, and validation hardware for IBM's flagship IBM Z, POWER, and Quantum platforms. In this role, you will help shape the next generation of enterprise computing systems that power critical infrastructures for banks, airlines, governments, and businesses around the world. Working in close collaboration with global development teams, you will take ownership of hardware solutions from concept and architecture through implementation, and validation, driving innovation across the full development lifecycle. Key Areas of Work * Architecture: Develop the logical architecture for systems, server boards and cards. * Logic & Physical Design: Develop and layout complex digital and analog circuits. * Packaging Design: Develop single and multi-chip processors modules. * Hardware Test: Support prototype validation, hardware bring-up, and issue
resolution. * AI & Engineering Productivity: Explore, develop, and adopt AI-assisted engineering workflows to accelerate design, verification, analysis, and development activities. **Required technical and professional expertise** We're looking for candidates with a strong technical foundation and a collaborative mindset. Ideally, you have: * A Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related field * Solid understanding of digital logic design, hardware architecture and design principles * Familiarity with PCB technologies and materials * Programming experience (preferably Python) * Experience with hardware development tools and design flows (e.g. Cadence, Synopsys, Mentor Graphics, Altium) * Experience with FPGA development, RTL design, or schematic capture is a plus * Strong interest in applying AI technologies to enhance design efficiency * Experience with AI-assisted development tools, coding assistants, or
workflow automation is a plus * Proactive, self-driven approach combined with a strong commitment to teamwork * Excellent communication skills in English and German Please submit a complete application package, including: * Cover letter * Curriculum Vitae (CV) * Academic transcripts, including a detailed grade overview * Employment references or letters of recommendation (if available) **Preferred technical and professional experience** . IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

## Description

**Introduction** Join a Team That Builds the Future of Computing At IBM's largest European R&D site in Ehningen, Germany, innovation is a team effort. With 1,300 employees and around 200 engineers in our hardware development team, we're shaping the future of computing-together. We design the core components behind IBM Z, IBM POWER, and IBM Quantum systems-technologies that power cloud computing, AI, big data, and more. What sets us apart is how we work: across borders, disciplines, and product families. You'll collaborate with colleagues in the U.S., Israel, and India, using Agile and Design Thinking to drive creativity and continuous learning. If you're passionate about technology and thrive in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment, we'd love to meet you. **Your role and responsibilities** Your Role: Hardware Development Engineer - System & Card Logic Design We're hiring development engineers (f/m/x) to join our System & Card Design team starting January 1, 2027. As part of


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