Asic Physical Design Intern Jobs

NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It’s a unique legacy of innovation that’s fueled by great technology—and amazing people. Today, we’re tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what’s never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world’s best talent. As an NVIDIAN, you’ll be immersed in a diverse, supportive environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Come join the team and see how you can make a lasting impact on the world. With the continuous improvement of chip technology, design scale and performance/power ratio, the physical design of digital chips is facing outstanding challenges in high frequency, low power consumption and multiple applications. High efficiency, high quality of the implementation of the construction chip is the guarantee of the company's competitiveness. As an ASIC-PD intern at NVIDIA, you'll learn and work on the tasks from RTL frozen to tape out, include synthesis, formal verification, constraints definition, timing closure/sign off, study on the timing impact of process and related methodology work. What you'll be doing: Chip integration and netlist generation, cross-team collaboration to implement chip partitioning and floorplan Synthesis, RTL/netlist quality check, formal verification, function eco creation Constraints creation and validation, timing budget, work with ASIC team to analyze/resolve function timing issues, achieve all special timing closure, such as io, test, clock, async etc. Work in conjunction with PR engineers for chip implementation to achieve full chip timing closue Develop and improve entire timing closure flow from frontend (pre-layou

By submitting your resume, you’re expressing interest in our 2027 RDSS (Research and Development Substitute Services) program. Please confirm your eligibility with the local district office before applying the role. NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It’s a unique legacy of innovation that’s fueled by great technology—and amazing people. Today, we’re tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what’s never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world’s best talent. As an NVIDIAN, you’ll be immersed in a diverse, supportive environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Come join the team and see how you can make a lasting impact on the world. With the continuous improvement of chip technology, design scale and performance/power ratio, the physical design of digital chips is facing outstanding challenges in high frequency, low power consumption and multiple applications. High efficiency, high quality of the implementation of the construction chip is the guarantee of the company's competitiveness. As an ASIC-PD engineer at NVIDIA, you'll be responsible for the stage from RTL frozen to tape out, include synthesis, formal verification, constraints definition, timing closure/sign off, study on the timing impact of process and related methodology work. You will face the biggest challenge based on the most advanced process on building chips in the world. What you'll be doing: Chip integration and netlist generation Synthesis RTL/netlist quality check </li

About the Team OpenAI’s Hardware organization develops AI-native silicon and system-level solutions for the unique demands of advanced AI workloads. Building on efforts like Jalapeño, the team is developing future generations of AI-native silicon and tightly integrated systems to power the next generation of frontier models. By co-designing chips, systems, tools, and methodologies, the team helps deliver faster, more efficient, and production-ready hardware for OpenAI’s supercomputing platform. About the Role We are seeking a highly skilled Physical Design Engineer with deep expertise in physical design and methodology. This individual contributor role sits within our physical design team and is central to delivering power, performance, and area (PPA) optimized datapath and interconnect solutions for next-generation AI accelerators. You’ll work closely with RTL designers to define and execute on physical design strategies. You will develop tools, flows and methodologies to increase team productivity. Your work will directly impact silicon’s performance and cost efficiency, as well as the team’s execution velocity and quality. In this role, you will: Develop, build and own tools, flows and methodologies for physical implementation Own physical implementation of floorplan blocks from floorplanning to final signoff Collaborate with RTL designers to drive optimal block implementation solutions Analyze and optimize design for timing, power, and area trade-offs, working in collaboration with EDA vendors and ASIC partners Qualifications: BS w/ 4+ or MS with 2+ years or PhD with 0-1 year(s) of relevant industry experience in physical design and methodology development Demonstrated success in taping out complex silicon designs Hands-on experience with block physical implementation and PPA convergence Strong coding experience with python, bazel, TCL Strong experience building physical design tools, flows and methodologies Strong understanding of microarchitecture, RTL design,

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all . Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever. ASIC IP STA Engineer (6-10 Years) | DDR PHY / ONFI PHY / IO Expander Location: Bengaluru, India Experience: 6-10 Years Enducational Qualification : BE/B-Tech/M-Tech (EEE, ECE, Micron Electronics, VLSI) Key Requirements Member of the AMS IP Physical Design team , responsible for post-layout STA signoff and timing closure of high-speed interface IPs, with close collaboration across IP Design, SoC Synthesis, and SoC Physical Design teams throughout IP development and SoC integration. 6-10 years of experience in Static Timing Analysis (STA) with a proven track record of 4 &#43; successful tapeouts . Strong hands-on expertise with Cadence Tempus (preferred). In-depth experience in MMMC timing analysis and closure across functional, scan, MBIST, and other DFT modes. Experience working on high-speed Memory Interface IPs such as DDR PHY, ONFI PHY, IO Expander (IOE) , or similar high-performance interface designs. Strong understanding of timing constraints development, validation, and debug , including clocks, generated clocks, timing exceptions, and mode-specific constraints. Experience in Liberty (.lib) and ETM timing model generation, validation, correlation, and quality assessment . <span

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Tenstorrent is leading the industry on cutting-edge AI technology, revolutionizing performance expectations, ease of use, and cost efficiency. With AI redefining the computing paradigm, solutions must evolve to unify innovations in software models, compilers, platforms, networking, and semiconductors. Our diverse team of technologists have developed a high performance RISC-V CPU from scratch, and share a passion for AI and a deep desire to build the best AI platform possible. We value collaboration, curiosity, and a commitment to solving hard problems. We are growing our team and looking for contributors of all seniorities. Tenstorrent is seeking talented Physical Design Engineers to implement high-performance blocks for our industry-leading CPU and AI/ML architectures. You'll own the complete implementation flow from synthesis to tapeout, working alongside world-class engineers to push the boundaries of performance, power, and area. If you're passionate about crafting silicon that powers the future of AI computing and thrive on solving complex design challenges, we want you on our team. This role is hybrid , based out of Austin, TX, Santa Clara, CA or Fort Collins, CO. We welcome candidates at various experience levels for this role. During the interview process, candidates will be assessed for the appropriate level, and offers will align with that level, which may differ from the one in this posting. Who You Are A hands-on engineer with deep expertise in SOC/ASIC physical design and a track record of successful tapeouts. Passionate about optimizing PPA through innovative implementation techniques and close RTL collaboration. Strong problem solver who excels at debugging complex issues across design hierarchies. Collaborative team player who thrives in fast-paced, technically challenging environments. What We Need BS/MS/PhD in EE/ECE/CE/CS with proven experience in synthesis, PnR, and timing closure on taped-out designs. Expertise with industry-

Tenstorrent is leading the industry on cutting-edge AI technology, revolutionizing performance expectations, ease of use, and cost efficiency. With AI redefining the computing paradigm, solutions must evolve to unify innovations in software models, compilers, platforms, networking, and semiconductors. Our diverse team of technologists have developed a high performance RISC-V CPU from scratch, and share a passion for AI and a deep desire to build the best AI platform possible. We value collaboration, curiosity, and a commitment to solving hard problems. We are growing our team and looking for contributors of all seniorities. Tenstorrent is seeking a talented Physical Design Engineer to implement high-performance blocks for our industry-leading CPU and AI/ML architectures. You'll own the complete implementation flow from synthesis to tapeout, working alongside world-class engineers to push the boundaries of performance, power, and area. If you're passionate about crafting silicon that powers the future of AI computing and thrive on solving complex design challenges, we want you on our team. This role is hybrid, based out of Austin, TX or Santa Clara, CA or Fort Collins, CO. We welcome candidates at various experience levels for this role. During the interview process, candidates will be assessed for the appropriate level, and offers will align with that level, which may differ from the one in this posting. Who You Are A hands-on engineer with deep expertise in SOC/ASIC physical design and a track record of successful tapeouts. Passionate about optimizing PPA through innovative implementation techniques and close RTL collaboration. Strong problem solver who excels at debugging complex issues across design hierarchies. Collaborative team player who thrives in fast-paced, technically challenging environments. What We Need BS/MS/PhD in EE/ECE/CE/CS with proven experience in synthesis, PnR, and timing closure on taped-out designs. Expertise with industry-stan

Tenstorrent is leading the industry on cutting-edge AI technology, revolutionizing performance expectations, ease of use, and cost efficiency. With AI redefining the computing paradigm, solutions must evolve to unify innovations in software models, compilers, platforms, networking, and semiconductors. Our diverse team of technologists have developed a high performance RISC-V CPU from scratch, and share a passion for AI and a deep desire to build the best AI platform possible. We value collaboration, curiosity, and a commitment to solving hard problems. We are growing our team and looking for contributors of all seniorities. Tenstorrent is looking for a mid- to senior-level Physical Design Engineer who will contribute to the physical design of high-performance chips for industry-leading AI/ML architectures, spanning implementation from synthesis through tapeout. You will partner with front-end and physical design engineers to optimize floorplanning, timing, power, performance, and area across multiple IPs. Along the way, you will build end-to-end ASIC expertise while learning from experienced engineers across the chip development process. This role is hybrid , based out of Austin, TX, Fort Collins, CO, or Santa Clara, CA . We welcome candidates at various experience levels for this role. During the interview process, candidates will be assessed for the appropriate level, and offers will align with that level, which may differ from the one in this posting. Who You Are An engineer excited to work on high-performance designs for industry-leading AI/ML architectures. A collaborative problem solver who enjoys working with experienced engineers across ASIC disciplines. Grounded in logic design fundamentals and gate- and transistor-level implementation. Curious about how early architectural and RTL decisions shape physical implementation and final chip quality. What We Need A BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a relat

Silicon Verification Engineer Multiple roles across different levels Graphcore is a globally recognised leader in Artificial Intelligence computing systems. The company designs advanced semiconductors and data centre hardware that provide the specialised processing power needed to drive AI innovation, while delivering the efficiency required to support its broader adoption. As part of the SoftBank Group, Graphcore is a member of an elite family of companies responsible for some of the world’s most transformative technologies. We are opening a new AI Engineering Campus in Bengaluru which will play a central role in Graphcore's work building the future of AI computing. The verification team sits within the Silicon design team and is responsible for ensuring that the RTL created by the logical design team and used by the physical design team matches the architecture specification for Graphcore silicon. The silicon verification engineer is responsible for verification activities within Graphcore, helping the team meet the company objectives for quality silicon delivery. Responsibilities Verification planning, specification and closure of functional coverage Providing feedback to architects Test generation and failure diagnosis/triage Contributing to shared verification infrastructure Ensuring good communication between sites Essential skills: • Verification experience in relevant industry • Proven leadership and planning skills • Highly motivated, a self starter, and a team player • Ability to work across teams and programming languages to find root causes of deep and complex issues • Experience of the verification process applied in CPU and/or ASIC environments • System Verilog, Python, C++, Linux Desirable skills: • UVM • SVA • Assembly languages • LLVM, GCC • DVCS e.g. Git • SGE or other DRMS • XML and XPath/XSLT • Web programming – HTML/DOM, Javascript, SQL Benefits: In addition to a competitive salary, Graphcore offers a competitive benefit

Silicon Verification Engineer Multiple roles across different levels Graphcore is a globally recognised leader in Artificial Intelligence computing systems. The company designs advanced semiconductors and data centre hardware that provide the specialised processing power needed to drive AI innovation, while delivering the efficiency required to support its broader adoption. As part of the SoftBank Group, Graphcore is a member of an elite family of companies responsible for some of the world’s most transformative technologies. We are opening a new AI Engineering Campus in Bengaluru which will play a central role in Graphcore's work building the future of AI computing. The verification team sits within the Silicon design team and is responsible for ensuring that the RTL created by the logical design team and used by the physical design team matches the architecture specification for Graphcore silicon. The silicon verification engineer is responsible for verification activities within Graphcore, helping the team meet the company objectives for quality silicon delivery. Responsibilities Verification planning, specification and closure of functional coverage Providing feedback to architects Test generation and failure diagnosis/triage Contributing to shared verification infrastructure Ensuring good communication between sites Essential skills: • Verification experience in relevant industry • Proven leadership and planning skills • Highly motivated, a self starter, and a team player • Ability to work across teams and programming languages to find root causes of deep and complex issues • Experience of the verification process applied in CPU and/or ASIC environments • System Verilog, Python, C++, Linux Desirable skills: • UVM • SVA • Assembly languages • LLVM, GCC • DVCS e.g. Git • SGE or other DRMS • XML and XPath/XSLT • Web programming – HTML/DOM, Javascript, SQL Benefits: In addition to a competitive salary, Graphcore offers a competitive benefit

NVIDIA is seeking elite ASIC Verification Engineers to verify the design and implementation of the world’s leading SoC's and GPU's. This position offers the opportunity to have real impact in a dynamic, technology-focused company impacting product lines ranging from consumer graphics to self-driving cars and the growing field of artificial intelligence. We have crafted a team of extraordinary people stretching around the globe, whose mission is to push the frontiers of what is possible today and define the platform for the future of computing. In this position, you will help to build the high-performance processor elements that implement programmable compute and graphics functionality. What you'll be doing: As a key member of our ASIC Verification team, you will verify the design and implementation of the industry's leading GPUs You will be responsible for verification of the ASIC design, architecture, golden models and micro-architecture using advanced verification methodologies such as UVM Understand the design and implementation of your unit, define the verification scope, develop the verification infrastructure and verify the correctness of the design Collaborate with architects, designers, and pre and post silicon verification teams to accomplish your tasks What we need to see: Bachelors Degree in EE, CS or CE or equivalent experience 2&#43; years of relevant experience Experience in verification using random stimulus along with functional coverage and assertion-based verification methodologies Background with design and verification tools (VCS or equivalent simulation tools, debug tools like Verdi, GDB) Experience crafting test bench environments for unit and system level verification Strong background in System Verilog or similar HVL Expertise with C/C&#43;&#43; programmin

We are now looking for Chip Design Internships for the Switch Silicon group. As a Chip Design Intern at NVIDIA's Networking business unit, you'll join a group of passionate engineers to implement the next generation state of the art Switch Silicon chips. In this intern position, you'll be part of a dynamic, technology-focused company while closely engaged with developing the industry's best high-speed communication devices, delivering the highest throughput and lowest latency! What you'll be doing: Understand the fullchip working flow and build infrastructure for better automation, efficiency. Work in a combined design and verification team and develops test facilities for quality assurance. Work closely with multiple teams within organizations such as Architecture, Micro- Architecture, and FW. What we need to see: Pursuing BS / MS in electrical / computer engineering and related. A team player with quick learning, good communication and interpersonal skills. Fluent English (both written and spoken). Experience in RTL design or RTL verification is a plus. Strong scripting

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all . Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever. Develop test programs of SSD and UFS controller products, and enhance test coverage to ensure excellent outgoing quality and customer satisfaction. Optimize test programs to reduce product test times and manufacturing cost by improving the efficiency of the testing methods . Automate test engineering processes by writing software scripts to improve efficiency. Work closely with product and equipment engineering teams to improve overall product yields and equipment efficiency to maximize ROI. Work closely with design teams to develop design for test features to drive lower costs and increased efficiency Develop and monitor process and engineering metrics to ensure stability, efficiency and effectiveness of test processes. Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering/Computer engineering. Strong interest in software development with good programming skills. Knowledge of any of the following is desirable: Python, C/C&#43;&#43;, Visual Basic, Perl. Prefer candidates with digital, analog, and mixed signal test programming and debug experience. Familiar testing IP blocks such as PLL, efuse, LDO’s, PCIe, DDR, ONFI, and DFT patterns implementation ATPG SCAN, TDF, MemBIST & repair, JTAG, and functional patterns Test program development experience on logic ATE tester platform such as UltraFlex/J7