ECC Design Engineering Intern

Job Title

ECC Design Engineering Intern

Role Summary

Intern will support development and validation of ECC (Error Correction Coding) IP used in storage systems. Work focuses on FPGA-based system testing, RTL coding, simulation, and debug within the ECC/SSD IP engineering team.

Position is full-time (40 hrs/week), 6-month onsite internship in San Jose, starting immediately (Sept/Oct 2026).

Experience Level

Entry-level internship. Suitable for students or recent graduates (undergraduate or master's level) with hands-on FPGA/RTL experience.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include system-level testing, RTL development, and simulation support.

• Operate FPGA systems and collect performance data.
• Write and maintain RTL code (Verilog/SystemVerilog).
• Run and debug simulations using Synopsys VCS; investigate compile failures, hangs, and functional mismatches.
• Manage design databases and version control using Git.
• Communicate with designers and verification engineers to resolve issues and implement fixes.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills, work constraints, and workplace expectations are listed below. Preferred skills are separated.

Must-have

• Hands-on experience with FPGA hardware and test systems (lab experience on Windows and FPGA systems).
• Proficiency in Verilog and SystemVerilog.
• Experience running and debugging simulations (Synopsys VCS experience preferred).
• Familiarity with Git for design/database management.
• Good communication skills for team collaboration.
• Reliable work ethic and punctuality; ability to meet deadlines.
• Available to work 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, and commit to 100% onsite for the 6-month internship.

Nice-to-have

• Scripting experience (Python, Perl, Tcl).
• Understanding of ASIC/FPGA development flow from concept to silicon.
• Experience with LDPC, BCH, RS, or other algebraic coding techniques.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master’s degree (completed or in progress) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field. (Academic progress acceptable for internship.)

About the Company

Company: SK hynix America

U.S. subsidiary of SK hynix, a global semiconductor company specializing in DRAM and NAND flash memory and related memory solutions for mobile devices, data centers, and consumer electronics. Focuses on advanced memory technologies, AI applications, and high-performance storage.