ASIC Physical Design Intern

Introduction: We Are: Drive technology innovations that shape the way we live and connect. Our technology drives the Era of Pervasive Intelligence, where smart tech and AI are seamlessly woven into daily life. From self-driving cars and health-monitoring smartwatches to renewable energy systems that efficiently distribute clean power, Synopsys creates high-performance silicon chips that help build a healthier, safer, and more sustainable world.

Internship Experience: At Synopsys, interns dive into real-world projects, gaining hands-on experience while collaborating with our passionate teams worldwide—and having fun in the process! You'll have the freedom to share your ideas, unleash your creativity, and explore your interests. This is your opportunity to bring your solutions to life and work with cutting-edge technology that shapes not only the future of innovation but also your own career path. Join us and start shaping your future today!

Mission Statement: Our mission is to fuel today’s innovations and spark tomorrow’s creativity. Together, we embrace a growth mindset, empower one another, and collaborate to achieve our shared goals. Every day, we live by our values of Integrity, Excellence, Leadership, and Passion, fostering an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive—both at work and beyond.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of: Join a dynamic team focused on advancing ASIC physical design. We push technological boundaries and ensure high standards of quality and performance, fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Work on the backend ASIC design flow, from netlist to GDSII, as well as the physical verification of standard cell libraries.
• Analyze and debug physical verification results.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support design and verification activities.

What You’ll Need:

• Currently studying in the 3rd or final year of Electronics Engineering, Telecommunications, Automation & Control, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Good knowledge of UNIX/Linux operating systems.
• Basic understanding of Shell and TCL scripting for process automation and day-to-day tasks.
• Basic knowledge of VLSI technology; familiarity with standard cell libraries and PDKs would be a plus.
• Good English communication skills.
• Strong self-learning, research, and presentation skills.
• Accountable, patient, and motivated, with a strong work ethic.
• Ability to learn quickly and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Contribute to the successful validation of standard cell libraries.
• Support high-quality ASIC physical design and verification activities.
• Explore and apply AI-enabled tools to support engineering workflows and continuous improvement.