Hardware/Silicon Internship (Silicon Engineering)

Location: On-site in Austin, TX, San Jose, CA, or Pittsburgh, PA for 12 weeks in Summer 2027; Fall 2027 options include full-time on-site, part-time on-site, or part-time remote work.

Company

hirify.global develops energy-efficient general-purpose processors for continuous AI/ML workloads and intelligent IoT devices.

What you will do

• Define micro-architecture for processor blocks and features and implement RTL in SystemVerilog.
• Convert specifications into verification plans, build testbench components, and write and debug tests.
• Run synthesis, place-and-route, and timing analysis while evaluating power, performance, and area trade-offs.
• Improve design, verification, and implementation flows through automation and AI-assisted tooling.
• Collaborate with architecture, design, and verification engineers to identify and resolve issues before tapeout.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering, with graduation expected by Summer 2028.
• At least one academic term remaining after Summer 2027.
• Coursework or project experience in digital logic design, verification, VLSI/physical design, or EDA tooling.
• Experience with at least one programming or scripting language, such as Python, C/C++, Tcl, or Perl.
• Ability to work on-site during the 12-week Summer 2027 internship in Austin, San Jose, or Pittsburgh.

Nice to have

• Coursework in computer architecture.
• Verilog or SystemVerilog proficiency.
• Experience with synthesis, static timing analysis, place-and-route tools, simulators, or waveform debugging.
• FPGA design experience.
• Interest in applying LLMs or agents to engineering workflows.

Culture & Benefits

• Each intern owns a well-scoped project and works with a dedicated mentor.
• Interns present their results to the engineering team at the end of the internship.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• 401K match, company-paid benefits, equity program, and paid parental leave.
• Flexibility and support for personal and professional development.