Analog Circuit Design Engineer Graduate Intern

Job Title

Analog Circuit Design Engineer Graduate Intern

Role Summary

Graduate internship within the Central Engineering Group focused on analog and/or digital circuit design. The intern will contribute to schematic entry, simulation, verification, and validation of circuits used in Intel products and custom ASICs.

Experience Level

Entry-level — Graduate intern for students currently pursuing an advanced degree (Master’s or Ph.D.). No specific years of professional experience required.

Responsibilities

Core responsibilities include hands-on circuit design, analysis, and verification tasks:

• Design, simulate, and verify analog and/or digital circuits to meet performance, power, and area targets.
• Perform schematic entry, timing and noise analysis, and signal/power integrity checks.
• Debug designs using hardware simulation and laboratory testing to validate functionality.
• Use EDA tools for simulation, floorplanning, and clock-gating implementation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement low-power and high-performance solutions.
• Apply semiconductor device knowledge to evaluate circuit trade-offs and optimizations.
• Contribute to process and design-flow improvements and document results.

Requirements

Minimum and preferred qualifications relevant to the role. Degree and field details are summarized in the Education Requirements section below.

• Must-have: Proficiency in analog and/or digital circuit design principles and fundamentals.
• Practical experience with EDA tools for circuit simulation and verification.
• Knowledge of CMOS technologies and microarchitecture fundamentals.
• Familiarity with power and performance analysis and optimization techniques.
• Understanding of signal and power integrity concepts and their impact on designs.
• Ability to perform debugging, hardware simulation, and circuit testing.
• Experience or exposure to floorplanning and clock gating using EDA flows.
• Nice-to-have: Strong analytical/problem-solving skills, clear verbal and written communication, disciplined execution, and exposure to debugging complex hardware systems.
• Note: This position is not eligible for Intel immigration sponsorship.

Education Requirements

Must be actively pursuing a Master’s or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related technical field. Coursework or practical experience in semiconductor device physics is expected. Equivalent technical experience is not specified.

About the Company

Company: Intel Corporation

Headquarters: Santa Clara, California, USA

Intel Corporation is a leading multinational technology company known for its innovative semiconductor solutions, including microprocessors, artificial intelligence accelerators, and memory products. Headquartered in the United States, Intel focuses on cutting-edge technology and a collaborative working environment, driving advancements in semiconductor manufacturing to meet global demands. The company emphasizes professional development and aims to shape the future of technology through groundbreaking designs.