VLSI Engineering Apprenticeship

Job Title

VLSI Engineering Apprenticeship

Role Summary

This is a 12-month, on-site apprenticeship in the IP Group focused on high-speed serial link design, RTL implementation, and functional verification. You will work on inter-chip and intra-chip communication solutions, design finite state machines, and collaborate with engineers on design, verification, validation, and packaging tasks.

Hands-on tasks include translating algorithms to RTL and participating in verification activities; the role is practical and execution-oriented.

Experience Level

Entry-level internship / apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

Primary technical responsibilities include:

• Design and optimize high-speed serial link components for inter-chip and intra-chip communications.
• Design finite state machines for complex arithmetic and logic operations.
• Translate algorithmic flowcharts into pseudocode and RTL implementations using Verilog/SystemVerilog.
• Develop RTL that compiles and simulates; participate in functional design and verification activities.
• Collaborate with IPGG teams on design, verification, validation, and packaging tasks.
• Debug and resolve design issues methodically during implementation and verification.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and attributes:

• Strong digital and analog fundamentals and proven ability to design finite state machines for complex operations.
• Proficiency in Verilog and SystemVerilog with hands-on RTL coding experience that compiles and simulates.
• Ability to convert algorithmic flowcharts into pseudocode and working implementations.
• Strong problem-solving skills and systematic debugging approach.
• Available to work full-time on-site in Hyderabad for the program duration.

Nice-to-have:

• Exposure to functional verification methodologies (UVM, OVM, VMM).
• Theoretical knowledge of protocols such as PCIe and IEEE 802.3.

Education Requirements

Mandatory: Bachelor's degree in Electronics & Communication Engineering, VLSI, Microelectronics, or a related field (or equivalent). Candidates should be fresh graduates from the class of 2025 or 2026. Applicants must not be currently enrolled in or have completed M.Tech/postgraduate diploma programs, and must not be employed in a full-time position (limited prior internship experience is acceptable).

About the Company

Company: Synopsys

Headquarters: Mountain View, California, USA

Synopsys is a leading company in electronic design automation (EDA) and semiconductor IP solutions. It provides tools and services for designing and verifying complex semiconductor devices and systems. The company plays a pivotal role in the semiconductor industry, helping engineers innovate and deliver higher-quality products faster. Synopsys is committed to advancing technology standards and offers a range of software and hardware solutions to its clients globally.