About the role#
The Electronic Design Automation (EDA) team builds software and Agentic AI solutions for IBM's next-generation processors and computing systems. As an intern, you will work at the intersection of software, AI, and chip design. You will join a team focused on logic design, verification, synthesis, routing, and timing analysis. This role involves collaborating with engineers across IBM zSystems, Power Systems, Storage, and Quantum Computing to solve technical problems.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with experienced engineers on real-world software, AI, and chip design challenges.
- 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 and speed up chip development.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Knowledge of computer architecture, microarchitecture, and digital logic design.
- Familiarity with digital, VLSI, or semiconductor design concepts, including logic design, functional verification, synthesis, place-and-route, or timing analysis.
- Experience with object-oriented programming languages like C++, Java, or Rust.
- Proficiency in Python or other scripting languages.
- Familiarity with software engineering practices, testing methodologies, and version control systems.
- Exposure to GenAI, Agentic AI systems, ML frameworks, or AI-assisted software development.
- Experience working in Linux development environments.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Curiosity and a willingness to learn new technologies.
Location & details#
- Location: San Jose, California, United States.
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- Employment Type: Full-time internship.
- Term: Rolling.
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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