About the role#
Join the Foundation IP team to support design verification for standard-cell libraries, memories, block-level IP, and chip-level integration. This role offers hands-on experience with circuit and logic simulation, formal verification, and silicon debug. You will use CAD tools, scripting, and AI-assisted methods to support VLSI design and performance prediction.
What you'll do#
- Perform circuit and logic design verification using SPICE and Verilog simulation.
- Support verification of Foundation IP, including memories and chip-level integration.
- Use AI-assisted methods and engineering data to predict performance for Foundation IP.
- Contribute to formal verification activities and analyze results.
- Assist with post-silicon analysis and silicon debug.
- Develop scripts and use CAD tools to automate VLSI design, verification, and reporting.
- Document methods, results, and recommendations, and communicate findings to the engineering team.
- Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as at least a sophomore in a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD program for Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- A minimum 3.0 overall GPA and good academic standing.
- English fluency in both written and verbal forms.
- Availability to work at least 40 hours per week.
- Coursework or project experience in VLSI design, digital logic, circuit simulation, or semiconductor devices.
- Familiarity with SPICE, Verilog, formal verification, or electronic design automation tools.
- Proficiency in Python, Perl, Tcl, Shell, or a similar scripting language.
- Prior internship or co-op experience and demonstrated leadership experience.
- Strong planning, organizational, and project management skills.
- Interest in leveraging AI tools to enhance productivity.
Location & details#
- Location: Santa Clara, California
- Term: Summer 2027
- Modality: On-site
- Full-time position
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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