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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Entry Level Hardware Developer 2027 -Poughkeepsie - **Company:** IBM - **Location:** Poughkeepsie, NY, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, IBM System I, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Microprocessors, Firmware, Hardware Design, Python (Programming Language), Software Reliability Testing, Software Engineering, Subsystems, System Testing, Technical Data Management Systems, Scripting, Hardware Testing, System-level Testing, Storage Technologies, Information Technology, Data Analytics - **Published:** August 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/B3F12E9D17D545B7A5EE18FB9C1A4580/job/ ## About the Role * Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related STEM field. * Basic understanding of computer architecture, electronic systems, semiconductor technologies, hardware validation, or test engineering concepts. * Experience with programming, scripting, data analysis, or automation using languages such as Python, C/C++, Java, or similar technologies. * Demonstrated problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills through coursework, research, internships, or project experience. * Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary engineering teams. Preferred technical and professional experience * Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related STEM field. * Experience through internships, co-ops, research, or academic projects in hardware development, semiconductor technologies, system validation, or test engineering. * Knowledge of computer architecture, microprocessors, memory subsystems, storage technologies, or embedded systems. * Familiarity with programming and automation using languages such as Python, C/C++, Java, or similar tools. * Exposure to AI-assisted engineering workflows, data analytics, hardware characterization, reliability testing, or manufacturing test environments. ## Description As part of our hardware development and product engineering team, you will contribute to the development, validation, qualification, and delivery of IBM's industry-leading processor, memory, and enterprise system technologies. Working alongside multidisciplinary teams, you will help ensure products meet the highest standards for quality, performance, reliability, and manufacturability across the entire product lifecycle. Engineers within our organization participate in a broad range of activities, including: * Develop and execute hardware, processor, memory, and system-level test and validation solutions to ensure product quality and manufacturing readiness. * Design, enable, and optimize test methodologies across development, characterization, qualification, manufacturing, and field support environments. * Support product reliability, qualification, and burn-in activities to ensure robust product operation throughout the lifecycle. * Analyze engineering and manufacturing data to identify issues, improve product performance, and drive data-informed decisions. * Build software and automation solutions that enable hardware and firmware validation, test infrastructure, manufacturing operations, engineering analytics, improve productivity, operational efficiency, and adoption of AI-native engineering workflows across the product lifecycle. * Collaborate with design, architecture, firmware, manufacturing, suppliers, and quality teams to solve complex technical challenges and deliver innovative technology solutions. ## Related Videos - [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine) - [JavaScript? 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