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How much do asic design intern jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for asic design intern in Boston, MA is $21.05, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.67 and $23.51 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an ASIC Design Intern?

An ASIC Design Intern assists in the design, verification, and testing of Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs). Interns work with experienced engineers to develop digital or analog circuit designs, run simulations, and debug hardware issues. They gain hands-on experience with design tools, scripting languages, and verification methodologies. This role provides valuable industry exposure and helps interns build skills in VLSI, RTL design, and semiconductor development.

What are the typical responsibilities of an ASIC Design Intern during their internship?

As an ASIC Design Intern, your responsibilities may include assisting with the design and verification of digital circuits, creating testbenches, running simulations, and helping debug hardware issues alongside experienced engineers. You may also document design processes, participate in reviews, and contribute to tool flow development or optimization tasks. Interns often work closely with senior design, verification, and physical design engineers, gaining exposure to a variety of stages in the ASIC development lifecycle. This hands-on experience not only builds your technical expertise but also helps you develop teamwork and project management skills, which are essential for advancing in hardware engineering roles.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the ASIC Design Intern position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an ASIC Design Intern, you need a solid foundation in digital logic design, computer architecture, and proficiency with hardware description languages such as Verilog or VHDL, typically supported by coursework in electrical or computer engineering. Familiarity with industry-standard EDA tools like Cadence or Synopsys and experience with simulation and debugging environments are highly valued. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication make you stand out in collaborative team projects. These skills ensure you can contribute effectively to complex design tasks, learn quickly, and integrate seamlessly into professional ASIC development teams.

What are the most commonly searched types of Asic Design jobs in Boston, MA?

The most popular types of Asic Design jobs in Boston, MA are:

Infographic showing various Asic Design Intern job openings in Boston, MA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,787 per year, or $21.1 per hour.

2027 Undergrad Hardware Engineering intern/co-op

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc

Boxborough, MA • Hybrid

$16.25 - $21/hr

Full-time, Internship

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Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 13 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

27th of 159 rated electronics manufacturers


Job description


ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD. 

At AMD, we believe technology has the power to solve the world’s most important challenges. From advancing healthcare and scientific discovery to powering AI and the technologies people rely on every day, innovation at AMD is shaping the future. 

Whether you’re designing next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or bringing leading edge products to market, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger — technology that moves the world forward. Join us and, together, we’ll advance your career.



As an AMD co-op, you’ll be placed at the epicenter of the AI ecosystem, working alongside experts and industry pioneers. You’ll do important work, learn new skills, expand your network, and gain real-world experience on projects that impact millions of end-users worldwide. Whether you’re an undergrad or a PhD student, your contributions matter—and your experience here will be a launchpad for what comes next.

Job Details:

  • Locations:Austin, TX, Boxborough, MA, Fort Collins, CO, Longmont, CO, Fishkill, NY, Rochester, NY
  • Onsite/Hybrid: This role requires the student to work full time (40 hours a week), in either a hybrid or onsite work structure throughout the duration of the co-op/intern term

Duration:

  • Spring/Summer Co-op: January 15, 2027 - August 13, 2027
  • Summer Internship: 
    • Semester Students: May 24, 2027 - August 13, 2027
    • Quarter Students: June 21, 2027 - September 10, 2027
  • Summer/Fall Co-op:
    • Semester Students: May 24, 2027 - December 10, 2027 
    • Quarter Students: June 21, 2027 - December 10, 2027 

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING: 

Do you want to help improve experiences of groundbreaking AMD products? If so, AMD Hardware team is the right place for you. We are seeking a highly motivated Hardware Engineering intern/co-op and in this role: 

  • You will collaborate with Engineers and be responsible for some of AMD’s discrete and embedded hardware products. 
  • We will train you to build applications for external and internal use as well as large scale systems that improve the efficiency of AMD Hardware organization. 

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR: 

  • You are currently enrolled in a US based University into a Undergrad program majoring in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering or a related field. 
  • If you have knowledge / experience with any of the following technical skills (or related areas) and are enthusiastic about this role, we strongly encourage you to apply – 
    • C/C++, Verilog, VHDL, Python, Perl, Spice, Ruby, Chrome OS, MATLAB. 
    • ASIC design and verification. 
    • ML and AI. 
    • System/Board design, circuit board layout, signal integrity, power design. 
    • Hardware automation, validation and test.  
    • UNIX and JTAG tools. 
    • Pre-silicon and/or post-silicon platforms.  
    • Computer architecture, CPU & GPU architecture. 

Note: By submitting your application, you are indicating your interest in AMD intern positions. We are recruiting for multiple positions, and if your experience aligns with any of intern opportunities, a recruiter will contact you. 

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.



Benefits offered are described:  AMD benefits at a glance.

AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.   We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position.  AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.

 

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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Benefits offered are described:  AMD benefits at a glance.

AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.   We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position.  AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.

 

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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