ASIC Physical Design Intern
SynopsysJob Title
ASIC Physical Design Intern
Role Summary
Internship on the ASIC physical design team in Yerevan supporting backend physical design and physical verification activities. The role assists engineers in the netlist-to-GDSII flow and contributes to validation of standard cell libraries.
Experience Level
Entry-level internship.
Responsibilities
Work with the physical design team on backend flows and verification tasks. Typical activities include:
- Support the backend ASIC design flow from netlist to GDSII.
- Perform physical verification of standard cell libraries.
- Analyze and debug physical verification results and report findings.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support design and verification activities.
- Contribute to validation efforts and improvements, including trialing AI-enabled tools to support workflows.
Requirements
Required technical skills and professional attributes.
Must-have:
- Good knowledge of UNIX/Linux operating systems.
- Basic understanding of Shell and TCL scripting for process automation.
- Basic knowledge of VLSI technology.
- Good English communication skills.
- Strong self-learning, research, and presentation skills; able to work independently and in a team.
- Accountable, patient, motivated, and possessing a strong work ethic.
Nice-to-have:
- Familiarity with standard cell libraries and PDKs.
Education Requirements
Currently studying in the 3rd or final year of Electronics Engineering, Telecommunications, Automation & Control, Computer Science, or a related field.
About the Company
Company: Synopsys
Headquarters: Mountain View, California, USA
Synopsys is a leading company in electronic design automation (EDA) and semiconductor IP solutions. It provides tools and services for designing and verifying complex semiconductor devices and systems. The company plays a pivotal role in the semiconductor industry, helping engineers innovate and deliver higher-quality products faster. Synopsys is committed to advancing technology standards and offers a range of software and hardware solutions to its clients globally.
