Digital Design Verification Internship (16-month Co-op)
SynopsysJob Title
Digital Design Verification Internship (16-month Co-op)
Role Summary
Work as a verification intern within the IP group in Mississauga to verify mixed-signal and digital IP (Backplane Ethernet, PCIe Gen4/5/6, USB3/4, MPHYv5/6 SERDES). The role focuses on implementing verification testplans, writing SystemVerilog testbenches and assertions, debugging simulations, and collaborating with design and verification engineers across global teams.
Experience Level
Entry-level internship for undergraduate engineering students (co-op). Suitable for students with limited professional experience who are enrolled in an engineering degree program.
Responsibilities
Primary verification tasks and collaboration expectations:
- Define and track verification testplans to ensure design functionality coverage.
- Design and implement constrained-random SystemVerilog testbenches; use verification methodologies such as UVM.
- Write SystemVerilog assertions and debug RTL and gate-level simulation failures.
- Perform functional and code coverage analysis and close coverage gaps.
- Collaborate with digital and mixed-signal design engineers and remote teams to integrate verification results.
- Investigate and apply AI-assisted techniques to improve verification and ASIC design workflows.
Requirements
Essential skills and attributes for the role.
- Must-have: Strong understanding of digital logic fundamentals.
- Must-have: Familiarity with Verilog and SystemVerilog.
- Must-have: Scripting experience (Perl, Unix shell, or Python).
- Must-have: Experience with object-oriented programming (C++, Java, or Python).
- Must-have: Independent, ownership mindset and willingness to learn.
- Nice-to-have: Prior exposure to UVM and constrained-random verification methodologies.
- Nice-to-have: Knowledge of SERDES, PCIe, USB, or similar interface protocols and mixed-signal verification.
Education Requirements
Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline (undergraduate enrollment required for the 16-month co-op). No alternate degree or equivalent-experience language was specified.
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.
