SSP - CIC Mixed-Signal Simulation QA Internship

Job Title

SSP - CIC Mixed-Signal Simulation QA Internship

Role Summary

Summer internship (July–August 2026) as a QA Engineer on the CIC Mixed-Signal Simulation team working on the Symphony mixed-signal simulator. The role is hybrid in Cairo and is mentor-led, focused on test planning, test-case creation, execution, automation, and product integration work within an Agile development process.

Experience Level

Entry-level internship suitable for students; no prior professional experience required.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities for the intern project work include:

• Contribute to maintaining and improving product quality for the Siemens EDA Symphony mixed-signal simulator.
• Define test and quality plans in collaboration with development and product teams.
• Create and run test cases covering multiple design languages (SystemVerilog, Verilog, VHDL, Verilog-AMS, VHDL-AMS, Verilog-A, SPICE, etc.).
• Execute tests, analyze results, diagnose issues, report defects to development teams, and recommend fixes.
• Validate products against quality attributes (FURPS) and participate in integration testing, including AI-integration scenarios.
• Work with development teams to shorten development and validation cycle time within Agile practices.
• Help develop and improve test automation and validation infrastructure.

Requirements

Core skills and attributes expected from candidates; items marked as "Nice-to-have" are preferred but not mandatory.

• Must-have: Strong programming and software testing skills, with emphasis on Python.
• Must-have: Good knowledge and practice of VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog.
• Must-have: Understanding of digital/mixed-signal verification methodologies.
• Must-have: Fluent English and solid written and verbal communication skills; able to work independently and in a team.
• Nice-to-have: Experience with VHDL-AMS/Verilog-AMS and commercial digital/Spice/co-simulation tools.
• Nice-to-have: Familiarity with UVM, QA methodologies, version control, defect management, and test coverage tools.
• Nice-to-have: Interest or experience in test automation and CI practices.

Education Requirements

3rd or 4th year student in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering (or a closely related technical field).

About the Company

Company: Siemens

Headquarters: Munich, Germany

Siemens EDA is a leading global provider of Electronic Design Automation (EDA) products and systems. Their innovative solutions enable companies to enhance the development of electronic products efficiently and effectively, keeping pace with the complex demands of technology and physics. Siemens is committed to delivering advanced workflow solutions that integrate both EDA and MCAD tools for multi-domain design and manufacturing in the semiconductor industry.