Analog/Mixed-Signal IC & AI Systems R&D Intern (AI, Semiconductors)

TL;DR

Analog/Mixed-Signal IC & AI Systems R&D Intern (AI, Semiconductors): Supporting the design and simulation of analog/mixed-signal building blocks and exploring AI workflows to assist in IC calibration, prediction, or optimization. Focus on gaining hands-on experience in IC design, system integration, and AI tooling, contributing to real projects driving hirify.global’s R&D roadmap.

Location: Onsite in Irvine, CA

Salary: $4,960–$9,760 per month

Company

hirify.global is a product company providing semiconductor solutions that form the essential building blocks of data infrastructure across enterprise, cloud, AI, and carrier architectures.

What you will do

• Support the design and simulation of Analog/Mixed-Signal IC building blocks such as PLLs, regulators, and SERDES circuits.
• Explore AI workflows and develop scripts/models for IC calibration, prediction, or optimization.
• Contribute to prototyping and automation tasks using Python and ML frameworks.
• Participate in cross-functional work integrating hardware, software, and algorithms.
• Assist with system-level test setups, data analysis, and verification tasks.

Requirements

• Enrolled in a Master’s or early-stage PhD program in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Strong fundamentals in Analog/Mixed-Signal IC design, signal processing, control theory, or deep learning systems.
• Experience with circuit design tools (Cadence, Spectre) or AI frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow).
• Excellent analytical thinking, communication, and a growth mindset.
• Must be eligible to access export-controlled information as defined under applicable U.S. export control laws and regulations.
• Applicants may be subject to an export license review process prior to employment (except U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals).

Nice to have

• Prior internship or research experience in IC design, AI workflows, or system modeling.
• Exposure to lab testing and silicon correlation.
• Familiarity with scripting (Python, MATLAB) or data visualization tools.

Culture & Benefits

• Embedded in a fast-paced, cross-disciplinary team with mentorship from industry leaders.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage provided during the internship.
• Access to perks, discount programs, and wellness & mental health support.
• Paid holidays, paid volunteer days, and paid sick time.
• Collaborative team environment that encourages asking questions and sharing ideas.

Hiring process

• Candidates must not use AI tools (e.g., transcription apps, real-time answer generators like ChatGPT, CoPilot, or note-taking bots) during interviews.
• Interviews are designed to assess personal experience, thought process, and communication skills in real-time.