About the role#
Efficient Computer is building a new energy-efficient processor architecture. As a Silicon Engineering Intern, you will join our hardware team to work on production silicon. You will own a well-scoped project, work with a dedicated mentor, and present your results to the engineering team at the end of your term.
What you'll do#
- Define micro-architecture for blocks and features.
- Implement RTL in SystemVerilog.
- Create verification plans, build testbench components, and write or debug tests.
- Run synthesis, place-and-route, and timing analysis.
- Evaluate power, performance, and area trade-offs.
- Improve design, verification, and implementation flows using automation and tooling.
- Collaborate with architecture, design, and verification engineers to resolve issues before tapeout.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a BS, MS, or PhD program in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
- Graduation expected by Summer 2028.
- At least one term of school remaining after Summer 2027.
- Coursework or project experience in digital logic design, verification, VLSI/physical design, or EDA tooling.
- Experience with a programming or scripting language such as Python, C/C++, Tcl, or Perl.
Location & details#
- Locations: Austin, TX, San Jose, CA, or Pittsburgh, PA.
- Terms: Summer 2027 and Fall 2027.
- Modality: On-site, remote, or hybrid options available.
- Compensation: This is a paid, full-time internship.
About Efficient Computer
Efficient Computer develops general-purpose processors designed to improve energy efficiency. Based in Pittsburgh, the company was founded in 2022 and currently employs between 11 and 50 people. It produces the Fabric architecture, which includes the Electron E0 prototype and the Electron E1 silicon product. These technologies serve sectors such as space, defense, automotive, and infrastructure.
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