CareerPlan

Foundation IP Design Verification Intern (Summer 2027)

USA - California - Santa ClaraInternship2026-10-16 → 2026-11-09

Core

Support design verification for standard-cell libraries, memories, block-level IP, and chip-level integration using circuit simulation, formal verification, and AI-assisted methods.

Role type

IC design verification intern

Builds

Foundation IP libraries and block-level IP for semiconductor manufacturing

Domain

Semiconductor / VLSI Design

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

SPICE simulation, Verilog, formal verification, Python scripting, CAD tools, post-silicon analysis, silicon debug, AI-assisted engineering methods

Preferred skills

VLSI design coursework, digital logic, electronic design automation, Perl/Tcl/Shell scripting, project management, leadership experience

Technologies

SPICE, Verilog, Python, Perl, Tcl, Shell, CAD tools

Responsibilities

Perform circuit and logic design verification using SPICE and Verilog simulation; Support verification of Foundation IP including standard-cell libraries and memories; Use AI-assisted methods for performance prediction; Contribute to formal verification activities; Assist with post-silicon analysis and silicon debug; Develop scripts to automate VLSI design and verification tasks; Document methods and communicate findings to the engineering team