Digital Circuit Design Engineer - Entry Level

Overview

At IBM Infrastructure & Technology, we design and operate the systems that keep the world running. From high-resiliency mainframes and hybrid cloud platforms to networking, automation, and site reliability. Our teams ensure the performance, security, and scalability that clients and industries depend on every day. Working in Infrastructure & Technology means tackling complex challenges with curiosity and collaboration. You’ll work with diverse technologies and colleagues worldwide to deliver resilient, future-ready solutions that power innovation.

With continuous learning, career growth, and a supportive culture, IBM provides the opportunities to build expertise and shape the infrastructure that drives progress.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on challenging projects in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of innovative solutions, working with a diverse team of world-class engineers dedicated to delivering mission-critical systems. The team you will join is highly collaborative, fostering an environment that values collective brainstorming, open communication, and execution. Primarily based in Rochester, MN, and Austin, TX, the team also includes members distributed across multiple geographies.

As a Digital Circuit Design Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, simulation, and verification of digital and mixed-signal circuits for various applications of IBM Systems chip development, focusing on array/memory designs of next generation IBM Z processors. You will work in a dynamic fast-paced environment, collaborating with other engineers to develop innovative solutions that meet project requirements and specifications.

• Circuit Design:
  Design digital circuits including decoders, latches, static and dynamic logic, and memory cells. Utilizing VHDL and CAD tools such as SPICE, Cadence Virtuoso, and custom tools for circuit design and simulation.
• Simulation and Verification:
  Perform circuit simulations to ensure functionality, performance, and reliability. Verify circuit designs through theoretical analysis and simulation.
• Layout Design:
  Collaborate with layout engineers to create physical layouts of the circuits.
• Documentation:
  Prepare comprehensive design documentation including specifications, schematics, simulation results, and test reports. Ensure all designs comply with requirements.
• Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with cross-functional teams including global digital design engineers, layout/mask designers, test engineers, and system architects to integrate circuits into overall system designs. Collaborate with manufacturing and product test engineers to ensure successful production of designed circuits.
• Continuous Learning:
  Stay updated on the latest advancements in digital circuit design techniques, tools, and technologies. Apply new knowledge to improve design methodologies and drive innovation.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• Strong understanding of digital circuits, including transistor-level behavior and device characteristics.
• Proficiency in VHDL and CAD tools such as SPICE and Cadence Virtuoso for circuit simulation and design.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration within cross-functional teams.
• Experience in VLSI circuit design.

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.