Design Verification Intern

Job Title

Design Verification Intern

Role Summary

Internship on the RTL design verification team responsible for validating Quadric's general-purpose neural processing unit (GPNPU) hardware. Work within the verification organization to develop, run, and analyze tests that ensure correctness and coverage of RTL implementations.

Experience Level

Entry-level (internship). This role is intended for students currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program.

Responsibilities

Key tasks the intern will perform:

• Develop and run verification tests and environments for RTL using SystemVerilog, SystemC, or C/C++.
• Implement and extend testbenches and verification infrastructure (UVM experience is beneficial).
• Collaborate with architects and RTL designers to define and document test plans and verification goals.
• Execute simulations, debug failing tests, diagnose RTL issues, and assist with root-cause analysis.
• Collect and analyze coverage metrics and produce concise verification reports.
• Automate routine verification tasks with scripting and toolchains as needed.

Requirements

Core qualifications and desirable skills.

• Familiarity with verification methodologies for CPU or GPU designs.
• Proficient in SystemVerilog, SystemC, or C/C++.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills and clear technical communication.
• Ability to work on site in Burlingame, CA for the internship period (preference for Bay Area candidates or those able to relocate).

Nice-to-have:

• UVM experience.
• Exposure to assembly or low-level code generation.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python and practical use of LLMs to accelerate tasks.
• Coursework or project experience in computer architecture, RTL design, ML systems, or performance engineering.

Education Requirements

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.

About the Company

Company: Quadric

Headquarters: Burlingame, California, United States

Quadric is building the world’s first supercomputer designed for the real-time needs of edge devices. Founded in 2016, the company empowers developers across industries with innovative general-purpose neural processing unit (GPNPU) architecture for neural network workloads. Co-founded by technologists from MIT and Carnegie Mellon, Quadric aims to enable groundbreaking technology development.