About the role#
GlobalFoundries is seeking a Design Verification Engineer Intern to join the CPU verification team for the Summer 2027 term. You will gain hands-on experience verifying processor components, focusing on CPU core functionality, performance, and modeling. You will work alongside experienced architects and designers to learn advanced verification methodologies.
What you'll do#
- Perform functional verification of CPU cores and related subsystems.
- Interpret microarchitectural specifications and contribute to verification strategies.
- Develop and execute verification plans, including testbench creation and test case development.
- Write directed and constrained-random test cases in SystemVerilog, C, and Assembly.
- Use UVM-based environments for coverage-driven verification.
- Analyze coverage reports and support the closure of functional and code coverage gaps.
- Automate regression and verification flows using Python, Perl, or Shell.
- Collaborate with engineers and architects to support design quality and performance.
- Perform all activities in a safe manner while following Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security requirements.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as at least a sophomore pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- A minimum 3.0 GPA and good academic standing.
- Ability to work 40 hours per week.
- Coursework or project experience with SystemVerilog, UVM, or constrained-random verification.
- Familiarity with CPU architectures such as RISC-V, ARM, or MIPS.
- Basic understanding of cache and coherency concepts.
- Scripting experience in Python, Perl, or Shell.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills.
- Proficiency in English, both written and verbal.
- Preferred: Prior internship or co-op experience, leadership experience, project management skills, and interest in AI tools. Exposure to RISC-V, interconnect protocols like AXI, ACE, or CHI, and FPGA prototyping or emulation platforms is also a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Richardson, Texas.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Status: Full-time, paid internship.
About GlobalFoundries
GlobalFoundries manufactures semiconductors for various industries including automotive, aerospace, and data centers. The company operates manufacturing facilities across the United States, Europe, and Asia. It was founded in 2009 and currently functions as a public company. The organization employs over 10,000 people.
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