GPU Physical Design Engineer Intern (Semiconductor)

Location: San Jose, Costa Rica. Hybrid work model with time split between the assigned hirify.global site and off-site work. Unrestricted, permanent right to work in Costa Rica is required.

Company

hirify.global develops semiconductor technologies and data-centric computing solutions through its Data Center Group, including innovations in cloud computing, AI, and edge computing.

What you will do

• Support physical design implementation for high-performance SoCs, including placement, routing, and optimization.
• Perform design rule checks and layout-versus-schematic validations to verify design integrity.
• Analyze and resolve timing, power, and area challenges with cross-functional engineering teams.
• Contribute to design methodologies and physical design automation tools.
• Support hardware teams in validating and debugging design features through simulation and analysis.

Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field, with at least 1.5 years remaining before completion.
• 0–1 years of hands-on physical design engineering experience through internships, academic projects, coursework, or training.
• Advanced experience with EDA tools such as Cadence, Synopsys, or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of semiconductor design principles, timing, power optimization, and layout techniques.
• Intermediate to Advanced English proficiency required.
• Unrestricted, permanent right to work in Costa Rica required.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with Python or Perl for design automation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work model combining on-site and off-site work.
• Opportunity to contribute to semiconductor technologies for data-centric computing.
• Work with cross-functional hardware engineering teams.
• Shift 1 schedule in Costa Rica.