Digital IC Design Intern, BS - Summer 2027 (Semiconductor)

Location: Santa Clara, California, United States

Salary: $30–$59 per hour

Company

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

What you will do

• Design and implement digital IC and RTL blocks for high-speed connectivity devices and next-generation chips.
• Verify RTL designs and apply digital design specifications within the ASIC flow.
• Conduct synthesis, static timing analysis, timing signoff, and power analysis.
• Debug design issues and ensure functional correctness.
• Investigate new design techniques, flows, and methodologies to improve design quality and productivity.
• Collaborate with architecture, design verification, and physical design teams to solve complex chip design problems.

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 circuit design, circuit theory, digital logic design, static timing analysis, computer architecture, Verilog, VLSI, DSP, SoC/ASIC design, or electronics.
• Programming and scripting proficiency in Python, Perl, or Tcl.
• Hands-on RTL design experience and understanding of its integration into the ASIC design flow.
• Experience with Synopsys PrimeTime, Cadence Virtuoso and Spectre X, or Mentor tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Paid internship focused on real chip design efforts and next-generation data infrastructure products.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Mental health resources, paid holidays, perks, and discounts.
• Additional compensation may be available for PhD intern candidates.
• Access to export-controlled technology may require eligibility under U.S. export control laws and an export license review.

Hiring process

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