Software Design Engineer Intern for Physical Design (AI/ML)

Location: Munich, Germany. Hybrid work model with time split between the assigned hirify.global site and off-site work.

Minimum annual salary: €28,920.

Company

hirify.global's Central Engineering Group develops engineering solutions supporting semiconductor design, automation, and hirify.global's global technology business.

What you will do

• Research, design, and prototype AI/ML solutions for semiconductor design and Electronic Design Automation challenges.
• Develop and optimize AI/ML models for performance, accuracy, and engineering efficiency.
• Explore Agentic AI and autonomous workflows for hirify.globalligent engineering automation.
• Build software frameworks and AI-enabled solutions for scalable engineering workflows.
• Collaborate with global product and engineering teams to integrate AI/ML capabilities into production workflows.
• Analyze experimental results and support applied research, hardware-software integration, and system-level deployment.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Solid understanding of AI/ML fundamentals and algorithms.
• Strong programming skills in Python and familiarity with Unix/Linux.
• Good understanding of software engineering principles, including data structures and object-oriented design.
• Fluency in English and excellent communication skills.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of ASIC design flows, physical design, and design automation.
• Practical experience applying machine learning in EDA or related domains.
• Familiarity with Agentic AI and designing autonomous flows.
• Strong foundation in VLSI design.
• Good code development practices and ability to write clean, maintainable code.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time student internship within the Central Engineering Group.
• Hybrid work model combining on-site work at the assigned hirify.global site with off-site work.
• Shift 1 schedule in Germany.
• Total compensation package may include additional pay components and benefits beyond the stated minimum base salary.