Design Intern 2027 - Advanced Integrated Circuits Research

Introduction At IBM Research, we are the innovation engine of IBM. Exploring what’s next in computing and shaping the technologies the world will rely on tomorrow. From advancing AI and hybrid cloud to pioneering practical quantum computing, we anticipate challenges and unlock new opportunities for clients, partners, and society. Working in Research means joining a team that accelerates discovery at the intersection of high-performance computing, AI, quantum, and cloud. You’ll collaborate with leading scientists, engineers, and visionaries to push boundaries and turn ideas into reality. With a culture built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration, IBM Research offers the opportunity to grow your career while contributing to breakthroughs that transform industries and change the world. Your Role And Responsibilities In this role, you will join a world-class team of engineers and researchers and contribute to the development of innovative integrated circuits implemented in deep submicron CMOS (Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor) technologies. We focus on innovative circuit designs for a range of emering applications such as AI accelaration, high-speed communications, and chiplet-based integration approaches, among others. Specific responsibilities include: Collaborate on architecture/system-level development. This will involve the analysis of trade-offs using system simulations and/or software and may also involve the analysis of measured data from existing/prior ICsPerform design and/or synthesis of digital and/or mixed-signal circuit building blocks to meet a set of specficationsPerform co-simulation and verification of the designed circuits and sub-systemsSupport physical design/synthesis and post-layout verificationDocument design concept, simulation, and verification results Preferred Education Master's Degree Required Technical And Professional Expertise Have experience with relevant industry-standard IC-development tools such as CadenceHave experience with design using deep sub-micron CMOS technologiesPossess a track record of success in completing complex mixed-signal and/or digital IC designsSuccessfully create and communicate technical ideas Preferred Technical And Professional Experience Knowledge of AI-accelertor architecturesKnowledge of chiplet-based system implementation approaches and their assosciated communication interfacesApplied knowledge of standard-cell digital design, custom digital design, and/or mixed-signal design for high-speed communicationsKnowledge of common programming languages such as PythonExperience with hardware-software co-design