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$50/hr

As a Physical Design Intern, you'll work hands-on from synthesis through tapeout, collaborating with top engineers to optimize some of the most advanced silicon in the world. This role is onsite ...

Etched

PD Intern

San Jose, CA · On-site

Job Summary As a Physical Design intern for Etched, you will be responsible for realizing our front-end designs in silicon, helping Etched to improve iteration speed to final signoff. You will assist ...

Etched

PD Intern

San Jose, CA · On-site

Job Summary As a Physical Design intern for Etched, you will be responsible for realizing our front-end designs in silicon, helping Etched to improve iteration speed to final signoff. You will assist ...

Mary Square, LLC

Technical Design Intern

Apex, NC · On-site

Technical Design Intern Location: Apex, NC (On-site) Department: Design Reports to: Technical ... Maintain organized digital and physical technical files for seasonal development. * Support cross ...

HB Workplaces LLC

Design Intern

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

$18/hr

Job Title: Design Intern Department: Design Supervisory Responsibilities: No The Design Intern ... Physical Demands While performing job duties, must regularly speak with others and listen.

Matthews

Graphic Design Intern (PHX)

Scottsdale, AZ · On-site

$15 - $20.25/hr

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HUSH

Intern: Design

Brooklyn, NY

Design Intern Level: Intern Supervisor: Art Director Who we are: Because you voraciously follow ... , in physical space [large scale] and non-traditional spaces. You produce design work that a ...

HUSH

Intern: Design

New York, NY

$20/hr

Design Intern Level: Intern Supervisor: Art Director Who we are: Because you voraciously follow ... , in physical space [large scale] and non-traditional spaces. You produce design work that a ...

HUSH

Intern: Design

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

$20/hr

Design Intern Level: Intern Supervisor: Art Director Who we are: Because you voraciously follow ... , in physical space [large scale] and non-traditional spaces. You produce design work that a ...

AEG

Graphic Design Intern

Buffalo, NY · On-site

$16/hr

Summary The graphic design intern will assist in producing derivative graphics for marketing ... Work Environment & Physical Demands. This internship operates in both an office setting and in a ...

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How much do physical design intern jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for physical design intern in the United States is $19.38, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $21.63 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a physical design intern?

A Physical Design Intern assists in the back-end design and implementation of integrated circuits (ICs). Responsibilities typically include floorplanning, placement, routing, timing analysis, and power optimization. Interns work with tools like Cadence or Synopsys and collaborate with design and verification teams to meet performance, power, and area goals. This role provides hands-on experience with the ASIC or FPGA design flow, helping interns develop industry-relevant skills.

What kinds of projects or tasks can I expect as a physical design intern?

As a Physical Design Intern, you can expect to assist with tasks such as floorplanning, placement and routing, timing analysis, and design rule checking as part of the ASIC or SOC development flow. You'll typically work closely with experienced physical design engineers, learning industry-standard tools and participating in meetings where design challenges and optimization strategies are discussed. Interns may also be given opportunities to automate tasks through scripting or contribute to documentation for internal processes. This role provides a hands-on introduction to the semiconductor industry and allows you to gain practical skills that are highly valuable for entry-level positions or future specialization within chip design.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a physical design intern?

To thrive as a Physical Design Intern, you should have a solid understanding of digital integrated circuit fundamentals, basic knowledge of VLSI concepts, and be working toward a degree in electrical or computer engineering. Familiarity with EDA tools such as Cadence, Synopsys, or Mentor Graphics, as well as scripting languages like TCL or Python, is highly advantageous. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication skills will set you apart when collaborating with team members and troubleshooting complex design issues. These skills are crucial for ensuring high-quality chip designs that meet performance, area, and power requirements in real-world hardware development.

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Infographic showing various Physical Design Intern job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,304 per year, or $19.4 per hour.

Physical Design Intern - CPU/AI Hardware

Tenstorrent University Jobs

On-site

$50/hr

Internship

Re-posted 13 days ago

Job description

Join a team shaping the performance of next-gen CPUs and AI/ML chips. As a Physical Design Intern, you'll work hands-on from synthesis through tapeout, collaborating with top engineers to optimize some of the most advanced silicon in the world. 

This role is onsite, based out of Austin, TX or Santa Clara, CA.

Who You Are

  • Currently pursuing a BS, MS, or PhD in EE, ECE, CE, or CS
  • Solid understanding of logic design, VLSI, and transistor-level concepts
  • Familiar with PnR tools, timing analysis, and power optimization techniques
  • Comfortable scripting in Tcl, Perl, Shell, or Python

What We Need

  • Support key physical design tasks-synthesis, floorplanning, PnR, clocking, timing closure
  • Analyze and improve design PPA (Power, Performance, Area)
  • Collaborate with front-end, PD, and architecture teams to influence early design decisions
  • Explore and implement new flows, tools, or RTL experiments to optimize designs

What You Will Learn

  • End-to-end physical design flow-from RTL handoff to final tapeout
  • Deep dive into timing, power, EM/IR, and area trade-offs
  • Industry-standard tools and techniques for modern chip development
  • How top-tier silicon teams operate at scale

Compensation for all engineers 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.

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