Design Verification Intern, BS - Summer 2027 (ASIC/SoC)

Location: Santa Clara, CA, United States

Salary: $30–$59 per hour, plus eligibility for bonus and equity plans.

Company

hirify.global develops semiconductor solutions for enterprise, cloud, AI, carrier, storage, and networking infrastructure.

What you will do

• Study the architecture and operation of next-generation processors.
• Create simulation environments using industry-standard verification tools.
• Develop automated tests to identify design flaws and troubleshoot failed simulations.
• Analyze test coverage results and verification metrics.
• Collaborate with chip architects, digital designers, software teams, and physical design partners.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related field, with expected graduation between Fall 2027 and Summer 2028.
• Coursework in computer architecture, logic, processors, memory systems, Verilog, VLSI, VHDL, UVM, digital logic, SoC/ASIC design, and verification principles.
• Programming or scripting experience with Python, C, C++, Perl, or Java.
• Experience with Synopsys, Cadence, or Mentor tools for simulations and testbench development and debugging.
• Hands-on experience with RTL integration and system bring-up, plus debugging complex hardware/software interactions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills; applicants must be eligible to access export-controlled technology under U.S. regulations or complete the required export license review.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to contribute to products supporting cloud, AI, storage, networking, and data infrastructure.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for interns.
• Mental health resources, perks, discounts, and paid holidays.
• Bonus and equity plan eligibility, including potential new-hire equity grants and annual refreshers.
• Additional compensation may be available for intern PhD candidates.

Hiring process

• Interviews evaluate individual experience, thought process, and communication skills.
• AI tools, transcription applications, automated answer generators, and note-taking bots are not permitted during interviews.