Physical Design Engineer Intern (Semiconductor)

Location: Santa Clara, California, United States

Salary: $29–$57 per hour

Company

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

What you will do

• Perform synthesis, floor planning, place and route, clock insertion, timing analysis, and timing closure for complex logic blocks.
• Use industry-standard EDA tools including Synopsys PrimeTime and Cadence Tempus.
• Write Python, TCL, Perl, and Shell scripts to support design and development activities.
• Analyze and debug design violations and implement fixes using CAD tools.
• Collaborate with RTL, synthesis, and other design teams to resolve congestion and timing bottlenecks.
• Support design convergence and integration while meeting performance, power, and area requirements.

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 VLSI, digital logic, circuit design, computer architecture, RTL synthesis, Verilog or SystemVerilog, place and route, static timing analysis, digital systems, or microelectronics.
• Proficiency in Python, TCL, Perl, and Shell scripting.
• Experience working in a Unix-type environment.
• Experience with Synopsys PrimeTime, Cadence Tempus, and Mentor tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Interns receive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Benefits include mental health resources, paid holidays, perks, and discounts.
• The role is eligible for bonus and equity plans, including a new-hire equity grant and annual equity refreshers.
• Additional compensation may be available for intern PhD candidates.
• Access to export-controlled technology may require an export license review under U.S. regulations.

Hiring process

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