IBM India is offering a prestigious, paid internship in hardware engineering for 2025. This is your chance to work on cutting-edge technologies like 5nm and 3nm processor chips, learn from global industry leaders, and jumpstart your tech career at one of the world’s most iconic companies.

• Paid opportunity with a competitive stipend
• Hands-on experience in real-time processor development
• Work in the India Systems Development Lab (ISDL) — the brain behind IBM Z (Mainframe) & Power Systems
• Exposure to AI, Cloud, Quantum, and EDA technologies
• Internship location: Bangalore, Karnataka

As an intern, you’ll contribute to:

• Processor design and development
• Logic design, analog/digital circuits, memory systems
• Pre & post silicon validation
• Custom layouts, physical design, verification, and EDA tools
• Advanced chip tech including ASIC & SoC designs

Eligible candidates must meet the following:

• Pursuing a Master’s (or PhD) in VLSI Design, Electronics, Computer Engineering, or related fields
• Strong knowledge of Digital Logic Design, Computer Architecture, and VLSI flows
• Proficiency in Python/Perl for verification and tool development
• Familiarity with RISC-V, EDA tools, and processor pipeline concepts
• Must be 18 years or older

Internship location: On-site in Bangalore

Follow these steps:

1. Visit the IBM Careers Portal  
2. Search for the 2025 Hardware Engineer Internship
3. Submit your updated resume, academic transcripts, and cover letter
4. Complete screening and assessments
5. Prepare for technical & HR interviews

• Tailor your resume with relevant keywords: “VLSI,” “EDA tools,” “processor design,” etc.
• Highlight academic or personal projects related to hardware or chip design
• Prepare thoroughly for interviews — both technical and behavioral

Visit the IBM Careers Page to submit your application today.