Internship, Applied AI Engineer, AI Hardware (Fall 2026)

What You'll Do

• Design and develop AI-powered applications ranging from static timing analysis to physical synthesis optimization and automation enhancements
• Oversee the setup, configuration, and performance tuning of EDA tools for digital, analog, and mixed-signal design, including simulation (e.g., SPICE, Verilog simulators), synthesis, place-and-route, verification, and layout tools from vendors like Cadence, Synopsys, or Siemens
• Create or customize solutions (e.g., in Tcl, Perl, or Python) to automate EDA flows, improve efficiency, and address specific design challenges in simulation, verification, or layout
• Assist in formal verification, timing analysis, DRC/LVS checks, and ensure designs meet fabrication standards
• Collaborate cross-functionally with software and hardware teams to accelerate the hardware development lifecycle
• Strive to close the gap between AI-driven EDA and traditional sign-off ready tools

What You'll Bring

• Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Applied Physics, or related fields with a graduation date between December 2026- August 2027
• VLSI foundation in analog/digital circuit design, including transistor-level modeling, layout parasitics, and custom IC flows
• Expertise in Python + ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX); experience with graph ML (e.g., PyG, DGL) for netlists and geometric data
• Hands-on integration with EDA tools like Cadence Virtuoso, Spectre, Synopsys HSPICE, PrimeTime and familiarity with opportunities for AI enhancement
• Knowledge of static timing analysis, routing tools, and potential AI applications
• Proven track record in data pipelines for engineering datasets: curation, augmentation, and versioning for circuit simulation outputs
• Bias for action, experimentation mindset, and ability to thrive in ambiguous, high-stakes environments with rapid prototyping

Benefits

• Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• Fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans. Both have an option with a $0 payroll contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Medical Plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program

Pay

Expected Compensation $50.00 - $65.00/hour + benefits