About the role#
The IBM Electronic Design Automation (EDA) team builds software and Agentic AI solutions for designing and verifying next-generation processors. This internship places you at the intersection of software engineering, AI, and semiconductor design. You will work alongside experienced engineers to improve design quality and accelerate chip development for IBM systems including zSystems, Power Systems, Storage, and Quantum Computing.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with engineers on real-world problems involving software, AI, and chip design.
- Gain exposure to Agentic AI and machine learning techniques applied to chip design workflows, such as synthesis and place-and-route automation.
- Contribute to software tools that support logic design, functional verification, timing analysis, and physical design.
- Develop algorithms and software solutions to improve design quality.
- Partner with teams across multiple computing platforms to tackle complex technical challenges.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Familiarity with object-oriented programming languages like C++, Java, or Rust.
- Exposure to Python or other scripting languages.
- Knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and digital logic design.
- Coursework or exposure to AI or Agent Engineering.
- Familiarity with computer architecture, microarchitecture, and digital or VLSI design concepts.
- Exposure to logic design, functional verification, synthesis, place-and-route, or timing analysis.
- Familiarity with GenAI, Agentic AI systems, ML frameworks, or AI-assisted software development.
- Experience with Linux development environments, software engineering practices, testing, and version control.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.
Location & details#
- Location: Austin, Texas, United States.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- Employment: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: Paid position.
About IBM
IBM provides IT services and consulting to a global client base. The company develops technology solutions across areas such as cloud computing, security, analytics, and infrastructure. It operates as a public organization with more than 10,001 employees. The corporate headquarters are located in Armonk, New York.
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