Design Methodology Engineering Intern

Job Title

Design Methodology Engineering Intern

Role Summary

Join the ASIC Design Automation team to develop and maintain scripts, tools, and workflows that improve front-end RTL design and verification efficiency and quality. You will collaborate with RTL designers and verifiers, work in a shared GitHub environment, and gain exposure to industry-standard EDA tools and DevOps practices.

Experience Level

Entry-level internship for active students; no prior professional experience required.

Responsibilities

The intern will assist with development, maintenance, and debugging of automation and tooling that support RTL design and verification.

• Develop, maintain, and test automation scripts and small tools for design and verification flows.
• Debug automation issues and support resolution of EDA flow problems.
• Integrate and maintain repository and CI/DevOps workflows in a collaborative GitHub environment.
• Collaborate with front-end designers and verifiers to understand needs and deliver usable tooling.
• Document tools, procedures, and usage; participate in project-based teamwork and reviews.

Requirements

Key qualifications and skills. Education details are summarized separately below.

• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Fundamental digital logic design knowledge (coursework or hands-on experience).
• Ability to program in at least one scripting language (Perl, TCL, Ruby, Python).
• Experience working on project-based teams.
• Must be authorized to work and live in Canada; this position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Preferred:

• Familiarity with Linux shells (bash, tcsh) and Linux-based development.
• Experience with programming languages such as C, C++, or Python.
• Familiarity with hardware description languages (VHDL, SystemVerilog) and EDA tool flows.
• Exposure to version control (Git) and DevOps/CI practices.

Education Requirements

Active student pursuing a Bachelor's degree (BASc, BS) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field. Relevant coursework or experience in digital logic design and scripting is expected.

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.