About the role#
NVIDIA offers 12-week full-time internships for students interested in Hardware Physical Design and VLSI. You will join our hardware teams to work on projects that have a measurable impact on our business.
What you'll do#
- Contribute to hardware projects that support our accelerated computing efforts.
- Gain hands-on experience with physical design and VLSI workflows.
- Apply your academic knowledge to real-world engineering challenges.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. program in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- A clear indication of your anticipated graduation date on your resume or CV.
- Coursework or internship experience in areas such as floorplanning, place and route, static timing analysis, power integrity, physical verification, clock tree synthesis, and VLSI.
- Familiarity with digital design, computer architecture, and physical design methodologies.
- Experience with EDA tool suites like ICC2, PrimeTime, dc_shell, Innovus, and SeaHawk.
- Programming proficiency in languages such as Perl, C, C++, TCL, Python, Scheme, SKILL, or Make, as well as experience with Linux environments.
Location & details#
- Location: Santa Clara, California.
- Modality: On-site.
- Duration: 12 weeks, full-time.
- Compensation: Paid internship with an hourly rate between 20 USD and 71 USD, depending on degree level and experience.
- Application process: Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.
About NVIDIA
NVIDIA operates as a computer hardware manufacturer based in Santa Clara, California. Founded in 1993, the company focuses on accelerated computing and graphics technology. It produces hardware for markets including artificial intelligence, gaming, and data centers. The organization employs over 50,000 people and maintains a global presence.
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