Hardware ASIC Design Intern (2027)
NVIDIAJob Title
Hardware ASIC Design Intern (2027)
Role Summary
12-week full-time internship on NVIDIA's hardware teams focused on ASIC design and verification for digital systems and SoCs. Interns work on measurable engineering projects alongside engineers across design, verification and physical implementation.
Projects may involve RTL design, verification, performance/power analysis, and tool/flow development aimed at delivering silicon-ready blocks.
Experience Level
Entry-level (Internship). Intended for current university students or early-career candidates; typical experience 0–3 years.
Responsibilities
Typical responsibilities during the internship include:
- Implement and modify RTL (SystemVerilog/Verilog/VHDL) for digital blocks or subsystems.
- Develop and run testbenches, verification environments, and functional coverage.
- Perform timing analysis, synthesis checks, and assist with STA and timing closure activities.
- Analyze performance, power, and area trade-offs; propose optimizations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (verification, physical design, CAD, firmware) to integrate designs.
- Document design decisions, test results, and implementation details.
Requirements
Key technical skills and expectations. Education requirements are listed separately below.
- Relevant coursework or hands-on experience with RTL design, digital systems, VLSI concepts, or SoC design.
- Familiarity with RTL languages and verification tools: SystemVerilog, Verilog, VHDL, UVM recommended.
- Programming and scripting skills (Python, C/C++, TCL, Perl) and comfort using Linux-based toolchains.
- Understanding of synthesis, static timing analysis, and basic physical design concepts.
- Ability to work full-time for the 12-week internship period and communicate results clearly.
- Nice-to-have: experience with CAD/physical design flows, SRAM design, emulation, or chip instrumentation and measurement.
Education Requirements
Must be actively enrolled and pursuing a B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field for the full duration of the internship. Anticipated graduation month and year must be indicated on the resume/CV.
About the Company
Company: NVIDIA
Headquarters: Santa Clara, California, USA
NVIDIA is a global leader in accelerated computing, renowned for its innovative solutions in AI and digital twins that transform diverse industries. The company specializes in networking technologies, providing end-to-end InfiniBand and Ethernet solutions for servers and storage that optimize performance and scalability. NVIDIA serves sectors such as high-performance computing, enterprise data centers, and cloud computing, constantly reinventing its products and services to stay ahead in the market.
