About the role#
As a Digital Physical Design (P&R) Intern, you will work alongside an experienced team to support backend design processes. This role focuses on optimizing digital flows and experimenting with RTL implementations to achieve high-quality results.
What you'll do#
- Learn and apply existing flows, tools, and scripts for the digital backend process from synthesis to GDS2.
- Support multiple parallel runs to test different RTL implementations and tool configurations.
- Analyze tool performance to identify the most area-optimal solutions.
- Review Cadence tool documentation and user resources to suggest improvements for current workflows and scripts.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
- Coursework relevant to digital design, RTL, and digital backend flows.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
- Prior experience with backend design flows is a plus.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship based on-site in Chandler, Arizona.
- Candidates must be willing to relocate to the Phoenix Metro area.
- The role requires a minimum of three full-day sessions per week at the Chandler office.
About NXP Semiconductors
NXP Semiconductors is a public company that operates in the semiconductor manufacturing industry. Founded in 2006, the company produces processors, microcontrollers, and sensors for the automotive, industrial, and mobile markets. It maintains operations in over 30 countries with a workforce of more than 22,000 employees. In 2024, the company reported annual revenue of 12.61 billion dollars.
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