Digital IC Design Intern, MS - Summer 2027

Location: Santa Clara, CA, United States

Expected base pay: $35–$70 per hour

Company

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

What you will do

• Design and verify detailed, high-performance RTL blocks for high-speed connectivity devices and next-generation chips.
• Apply digital design specifications to real chip design and implementation projects.
• 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, efficiency, and productivity.
• Collaborate with architecture, design verification, physical design, and other cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Master's degree 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.
• Proficiency in Python, Perl, or Tcl.
• Experience with Synopsys PrimeTime, Cadence Virtuoso and Spectre X, and Mentor tools.
• Hands-on RTL design experience and understanding of its integration into the ASIC design flow.
• Eligibility to access export-controlled technology may be required under U.S. export control laws; an export license review may apply.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for interns.
• Paid holidays, perks, and discounts.
• Mental health resources supporting emotional well-being.
• Additional compensation may be available for PhD intern candidates.

Hiring process

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