Student

Job Title

Student — EDA Trainee (Part-time)

Role Summary

Part-time trainee position within the EDA department supporting development and verification of Design Kits for CMOS, RFCMOS and BiCMOS processes. The program introduces students to modern EDA tools and prepares them to work as CAD engineers in micro- and nano-electronics.

Position is based in Sofia; expected weekly commitment is ~20 hours aligned with the university schedule. Duration: approximately 1–1.5 years. Monthly scholarship provided.

Experience Level

Entry-level — targeted at active university students; no prior professional experience required.

Responsibilities

Typical tasks performed by the trainee under supervision:

• Assist in development and verification of process Design Kits used for IC design and manufacturing.
• Learn and apply EDA tools, flows and best practices under mentor guidance.
• Support circuit simulations and prepare test cases for verification.
• Develop and maintain simple scripts or automation utilities to support EDA tasks.
• Document work, report findings, and collaborate with design and technology teams.

Requirements

Core technical abilities and availability required for the role.

• Good knowledge of electronic devices and semiconductor theory.
• Availability to work approximately 20 hours per week, aligned with university schedule.
• Strong interest in EDA/CAD engineering and micro-/nano-electronics.
• Nice-to-have: experience with CAD systems (Cadence IC, OrCAD, Protel) and circuit simulators (PSpice) or mathematical tools (Matlab, Mathematica).
• Nice-to-have: programming experience (C/C++, Perl, Python, TCL) and software development skills.

Education Requirements

Active student in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, Automation or an equivalent technical program. Equivalent practical experience may be considered.

About the Company

Company: GlobalFoundries

Headquarters: Saratoga Springs, New York, USA

GlobalFoundries is a leading contract manufacturer for the global semiconductor industry, with facilities in multiple countries, including the USA. The company develops a broad portfolio of semiconductor technologies and employs around 13,000 people worldwide. GlobalFoundries focuses on enhancing competitiveness in specialized application solutions and fostering innovation in mobile communications, consumer electronics, and automotive applications.