As an intern in the Physical Design (PD) team, you will work on high-performance designs going into ... engineers across various domains of the ASIC. This role is on-site, 40 hours, based out of Santa ...
As an intern in the Physical Design (PD) team, you will work on high-performance designs going into ... engineers across various domains of the ASIC. This role is on-site, 40 hours, based out of Santa ...
Machine Learning for Physical Design Intern - CPU/AI Hardware
Austin, TX · On-site
$50 - $70/hr
As an intern in the Physical Design (PD) team, you will work on high-performance designs going into ... engineers across various domains of the ASIC. This role is on-site, 40 hours, based out of Santa ...
Machine Learning for Physical Design Intern - CPU/AI Hardware
Austin, TX · On-site
$50 - $70/hr
As an intern in the Physical Design (PD) team, you will work on high-performance designs going into ... engineers across various domains of the ASIC. This role is on-site, 40 hours, based out of Santa ...
Asic Engineer Intern information
What types of projects and tasks can I expect to work on as an ASIC Engineer Intern?
What is the difference between Asic Engineer Intern vs Digital Design Intern?
| Aspect | Asic Engineer Intern | Digital Design Intern |
|---|---|---|
| Required Credentials | Typically pursuing or holding a degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering | Similar educational background, often in Electrical or Computer Engineering |
| Work Environment | Design teams focused on ASIC development, hardware labs, CAD tools | Digital circuit design, simulation, and verification environments |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Semiconductor companies, chip design firms, tech corporations | Electronics manufacturers, semiconductor firms, research labs |
Both roles are internship positions in the semiconductor industry, focusing on different aspects of chip design. An Asic Engineer Intern typically works on ASIC architecture and design, while a Digital Design Intern concentrates on digital circuit implementation and testing. Both internships provide valuable experience in hardware design and are often sought by students pursuing careers in integrated circuit development.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an ASIC Engineer Intern, and why are they important?
What does an ASIC Engineer Intern do?

$50 - $70/hr
Other
Posted 16 days ago
Job description
As an intern in the Physical Design (PD) team, you will work on high-performance designs going into industry leading AI/ML architectures. The student coming into this role will develop ML-based tools and flows to improve the PPA (Performance Power Area) and turnaround time for all aspects of chip implementation from synthesis to tapeout for various IPs. The work is done collaboratively with a group of highly experienced engineers across various domains of the ASIC.
This role is on-site, 40 hours, based out of Santa Clara, CA or Austin, TX.
Who You Are
- Currently pursuing a BS/MS/PhD in EE/ECE/CE/CS.
- Possessing deep knowledge of math, probability, statistics, and algorithms.
- Experienced in solving problems with Machine Learning models.
- Skilled in algorithms, data structures, and software development using Python and C/C++.
What We Need
- Ability to develop ML-based tools to improve PPA and turnaround time for chip implementation.
- Work closely with other PD engineers to develop ML tools for areas such as synthesis, PnR, timing closure, and power grid analysis.
- Responsibility for selecting appropriate datasets, data representation methods, and implementing new algorithms.
- Capability to run machine learning tests, perform statistical analysis, and fine-tune models using test results.
What You Will Learn
- How to apply ML systems and flows to high-performance designs for industry-leading AI/ML architectures.
- Practical experience in extending existing ML systems and implementing cutting-edge algorithms.
- Gain exposure to core physical design fundamentals, including synthesis, place and route, and timing analysis.
- Experience collaborating with a group of highly experienced engineers across various domains of the ASIC implementation.
Compensation for all interns at Tenstorrent ranges from $50/hr - $70/hr including base and variable compensation targets. Experience, skills, education, background and location all impact the actual offer made.
Tenstorrent offers a highly competitive compensation package and benefits, and we are an equal opportunity employer.