Physical Design Intern
Marvell TechnologyJob Title
Physical Design Intern
Role Summary
The Physical Design Intern will join the Central CAD and Design Services (CCDS) physical design team to support physical implementation and verification of complex SoC blocks. The role involves hands-on work in layout, timing, power, and physical verification flows while learning from experienced engineers.
Experience Level
Entry-level (Internship). Targeted at current students; no prior professional experience required.
Responsibilities
The intern will contribute to block-level physical implementation and verification tasks within CCDS-PD.
- Block-level layout implementation and timing closure.
- Static timing analysis (STA), crosstalk analysis, and timing closure activities.
- Synthesis and physical synthesis support.
- Power analysis, IR drop, and electromigration (EM) analysis support.
- Physical verification tasks (LVS, DRC, ERC).
- Implement engineering change orders (ECOs) and follow-up verification.
- Collaborate with engineering team and document results.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and personal attributes required for the internship.
- Experience with scripting or programming in Tcl/Tk or Perl.
- Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to work effectively in a team.
- Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
Nice-to-have:
- Experience with physical design and automatic place-and-route tools (Synopsys, Magma, or Cadence P&R).
- Previous experience with synthesis or static timing analysis.
Education Requirements
Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program (expected graduation 2027) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
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.
