Physical Design Engineer Intern (BS) - Summer 2027
Marvell TechnologyJob Title
Physical Design Engineer Intern (BS) — Summer 2027
Role Summary
Internship on a Physical Design team contributing to ASIC/processor implementation. Work includes synthesis, place-and-route, timing analysis, and collaboration with RTL, synthesis, and CAD teams to meet performance, power, and area targets.
Experience Level
Entry-level internship for students currently enrolled in a Bachelor's program (Summer 2027 internship).
Responsibilities
Typical tasks for this internship include:
- Perform synthesis, floorplanning, placement, routing, clock insertion, timing analysis, and timing closure on logic blocks using industry EDA tools.
- Write and maintain scripts (Python, TCL, Perl, Shell) to automate design and verification tasks.
- Analyze, debug, and implement fixes for design violations using CAD and timing tools.
- Collaborate with RTL, synthesis, and other design teams to resolve congestion and timing bottlenecks and support design integration.
Requirements
Core skills and experience needed for success in this role:
- Proficiency in scripting languages: Python, TCL, Perl, and Shell.
- Experience working in a Unix/Linux environment.
- Familiarity with EDA tools such as Synopsys PrimeTime, Cadence Tempus, and Mentor tools.
- Strong analytical thinking, problem solving, and clear communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively across design and verification teams.
Education Requirements
Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field with an expected graduation date between Fall 2027 and Summer 2028. Completed coursework in VLSI, digital logic, circuit design, computer architecture, RTL synthesis, Verilog/SystemVerilog, place-and-route, static timing analysis, digital systems, or microelectronics is expected.
About the Company
Company: Marvell Technology
Headquarters: Santa Clara, California, United States
Marvell’s semiconductor solutions serve as essential building blocks of the data infrastructure connecting our world, driving innovation across enterprise, cloud, AI, and carrier architectures. The company focuses on creating transformative technology that shapes the future.
