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IO Architect

IBM
Bangalore Posted 3 Nov 2026
FULL TIME
System Architecture
Static Timing

Job Description

Introduction

IBM Infrastructure & Technology designs and operates the systems that keep the world running. Our work spans high-resiliency mainframes, hybrid cloud platforms, networking, automation, and site reliability. We help ensure the performance, security, and scalability that clients and industries rely on daily. In Infrastructure & Technology, you’ll address challenging problems with curiosity and collaboration. You’ll partner with diverse technologies and colleagues worldwide to deliver resilient, future-ready solutions that enable innovation. With continuous learning, career growth, and a supportive culture, IBM offers the opportunity to build expertise and help shape the infrastructure that drives progress.

Your Role And Responsibilities

  • Design and develop a communication interface between the host and external devices for future technologies such as PCI Gen6/7, CXL, etc.
  • Modify and develop how the host handles I/O protocols and all transactions from and to I/O devices.
  • Design enhancements to internal buffers and FSMs on the host bridge to meet increased bandwidth and latency requirements for new I/O technologies.
  • Collaborate with other interconnect teams and system design teams to define I/O PHY and interconnects for scalable systems

Preferred Education

Master's Degree

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

  • Minimum 15 to 20 years of relevant experience with MS/PhD
  • Hands-on RTL-level experience architecting and delivering industry-standard IO interfaces
  • Prior experience with PCIe Gen 5 or CXL
  • Experience working with architecture/ FW/ SW teams
  • Exposure to System architecture

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

  • Specialized FPGA Knowledge: Experience with field-programmable gate array analysis and design, including use of design entry languages and design automation tools, is beneficial for driving innovation and efficiency in logic design.
  • Advanced Static Timing: Deep understanding of static timing and its application in chip logic development can be advantageous in driving business results.
  • Front-end Processing Expertise: Familiarity with front-end processing and its role in chip logic development can be valuable in shaping the future of cognitive systems logic design.
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