CareerPlan

VLSI Timing Methodology Intern - Summer 2027

US, CA, Santa ClaraInternship2026-11-04 → 2026-11-10

Core

Research and develop compact device and system models to predict silicon timing behavior using Machine Learning and analytical techniques.

Role type

Summer intern VLSI timing methodology engineer

Builds

Large scale internal CAD tools and silicon projection methodologies

Domain

Semiconductor hardware design, VLSI, AI/ML

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Static Timing Analysis, MOSFET device physics, VLSI backend design, Machine Learning, Python scripting

Preferred skills

BSIM device compact models, prior VLSI internship experience, VLSI/CAD design coursework

Technologies

Python, Perl, Tcl, BSIM

Responsibilities

Develop tools to predict and improve silicon performance and reliability; Explore physical effects (IR drop, crosstalk, aging, thermal) influence on timing.

Seniority

Intern