Introduction
As a Hardware Developer at IBM, you’ll get to work on the systems that are driving the quantum revolution and the AI era. Join an elite team of engineering professionals who enable IBM customers to make better decisions quicker on the most trusted hardware platform in today’s market.

Your Role and Responsibilities
Do you have a passion for solving difficult hardware problems and providing signal integrity analysis for new and existing products? Do you have strong analytical skills and like working on advanced protocols and hardware? If so, read on.

The IBM FlashSystem Card Design team is responsible for the development of IBM Storage Hardware platforms and Media. This includes storage architecture, design, schematics, physical design, review, vendor validation and bring-up. The team needs an engineer that can work independently in the lab to perform characterizations, signal integrity analysis and debug of hardware. This includes circuit analysis, interpretation of data sheets and making design recommendations. This engineer will also participate in design decisions on new product designs internal and external to IBM.

Job Duties:
As a Hardware Developer at IBM FlashSystem, you’ll get to work on the storage platforms that are driving the future of storage architectures. Building on the current state of the art of solid state storage, and design products that will be the foundation for hybrid cloud solutions. Join an elite team of engineering professionals who enable IBM clients to make better decisions on the most capable storage hardware platform in the industry.
This job entails working on the latest solid state storage technology, Flash, advanced power delivery circuits, PCI Express, DDRx and other high speed protocols. This position involves at least 50% of the time in the lab using tools and performing analysis. In addition, you will be performing design reviews and simulation tasks etc.

About the Team
The team is responsible for the design and development of infrastructure hardware, solid state storage media, host interfaces and storage infrastructure. The team is highly skilled in circuit design, layout and architecture. Each team member brings creativity and innovative problem solving to design, debug, and deliver cutting edge solutions.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Deep level of understanding of Digital and Analog Circuit Design.
• Solid understanding of the principles of signal integrity.
• Excellent Analytical Skills.
• Experience in the principles of layout and physical design.
• Experience in the use of Oscilloscopes and other debug tools.

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Understanding of computer protocols such as PCIe and DDR.
• Experience in the use of Schematic Capture tools.
• Ability to understand the nuances of various computer architectures.
• Signal Integrity Simulation.
• Test and Validation of hardware.

IBM Systems helps IT leaders think differently about their infrastructure. IBM servers and storage are no longer inanimate - they can understand, reason, and learn so our clients can innovate while avoiding IT issues. Our systems power the world’s most important industries and our clients are the architects of the future. Join us to help build our leading-edge technology portfolio designed for cognitive business and optimized for cloud computing.

This job requires you to be fully COVID-19 vaccinated prior to your start date, where legally permissible. Proof of vaccination status will be required. If you are unable to be vaccinated due to medical, pregnancy or religious reasons, we offer accommodations in accordance with applicable law.

Are you craving to learn more? Prepared to solve some of the world's most unique challenges? And ready to shape the future for millions of people? If so, then it's time to join us, express your individuality, unleash your curiosity and discover new possibilities.

Every IBMer, and potential ones like yourself, has a voice, carves their own path, and uses their expertise to help co-create and add to our story. Together, we have the power to make meaningful change – to alter the fabric of our clients, of society and IBM itself, to create a truly positive impact and make the world work better for everyone.

It's time to define your career.

IBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.

Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we’re also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 50 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.

At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it’s time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.

IBM offers a wide range of resources for eligible IBMers to thrive both inside and outside of work. In addition to a competitive benefits program consisting of medical and life insurance, retirement plans, and time off, eligible employees may also have access to:

• 12 weeks of paid parental bonding leave. Family care options are also available to support eligible employees during COVID-19.
• World-class training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform. IBM's learning culture supports your restless attitude to grow your skills and build the depth and scale of knowledge needed to achieve your career goals.
• Well-being programs to support mental and physical health.
• Financial programs that empower you to plan, save, and manage your money (including expert financial counseling, 401(k), IBM stock discount, etc.).
• Select educational reimbursement opportunities.
• Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups where you can network and connect with IBMers across the globe.
• Giving and volunteer programs to benefit charitable organizations and local communities.
• Discounts on retail products, services, and experiences.

We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

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, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.