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CPU IP Design & Verification Intern – RISC-V Processor Development (Summer 2027)

USA - California - Santa ClaraInternship2026-11-10

Core

Design and verification of advanced RISC-V processor IP, focusing on microarchitecture, RTL implementation, and functional verification.

Role type

Intern, CPU IP Design & Verification Engineer

Builds

RISC-V CPU cores for semiconductor manufacturing

Domain

Semiconductor / CPU Design

Required skills

SystemVerilog, Python, C/C++, digital logic design, computer architecture, CPU fundamentals (pipelines, caches, memory hierarchy), scripting for automation

Preferred skills

RISC-V ISA knowledge, UVM, constrained-random verification, FPGA/ASIC project experience, Linux, Git, assembly programming

Technologies

SystemVerilog, Python, C/C++, UVM, Linux, Git

Responsibilities

Support RISC-V CPU microarchitecture and RTL design; Develop verification tests, assertions, and functional coverage; Run simulations and debug failures; Support power, performance, and area analysis; Develop automation scripts; Document technical results

Seniority

Intern