About the role#
This internship focuses on advancing AI-native tools and agent-driven workflows for the semiconductor industry. You will contribute to the growth and development of the company by helping to architect and implement new methodologies for AI-native chip design.
What you'll do#
- Architect, implement, and benchmark methodology across models, algorithms, and training frontiers for AI-native chip design.
- Collaborate directly with the founders on key research direction and design decisions.
- Contribute to the growth and velocity of the startup by meeting aggressive goals.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment or background in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Data Science, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or Physics.
- Experience with applied AI and AI research.
- Proficiency in writing and shipping high-quality code in Python or C++.
- An adaptive, data-driven mindset with the ability to work from first principles.
- Availability for 15-40 hours per week.
Location & details#
- Location: Mountain View, California.
- Modality: On-site.
- Commitment: 15-40 hours per week (full-time or part-time).
- Term: Rolling.
About Silimate (YC S23)
Silimate is a software development company based in Mountain View, California. It operates with a small team of two to ten employees. The company builds a chip design copilot to assist users with identifying and resolving functional and PPA issues. It is a privately held organization.
How to get in at Silimate (YC S23)
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