Vlsi Design Engineer Intern Jobs in Chandler, AZ

Job Details:
Job Description:
The Role and Impact:
Join Intel as a Development Tools Software Engineering Graduate Intern and play a pivotal role in advancing the tools that empower engineers to innovate. In this position, you will contribute to the design, development, and optimization of development tools such as compilers, debuggers, profilers, and build systems, all vital to streamlining engineering workflows. You will have the opportunity to apply your academic knowledge to real-world challenges, enhance developer productivity, and influence code quality while gaining invaluable hands-on experience. Collaborating with software engineers, architects, and product teams, you will align tools with evolving platform needs and contribute to Intel's mission of expanding the boundaries of technology.
Key Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the design, development, and enhancement of tools supporting engineering workflows, including compilers, debuggers, profilers, and build systems.
- Assist in toolchain integration, performance analysis, and feature development to improve developer productivity.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align tool capabilities with evolving platform requirements.
- Analyze and debug technical issues, identify root causes, and implement solutions.
- Apply system-level thinking and engineering fundamentals to solve complex problems.
- Learn and integrate new tools and technologies to enhance your technical skillset.
- Participate in team meetings and contribute to collaborative project goals.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related engineering field.
- Completed coursework in areas such as Digital Design, VLSI Design, Device Physics or CMOS Circuits, Software Engineering, Programming Languages or Compilers, and Computer Architecture.
- Strong foundation in engineering fundamentals and system-level thinking.
- Hands-on experience through course projects, labs, research, or internships.
- Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., C, C++, Python, Java).
- Ability to debug, analyze root causes, and learn new tools quickly.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate within a team.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Hands-on experience through advanced course projects, labs, research, or prior internships.
- Proficiency in two or more programming languages (e.g., C, C++, Python, Java, TCL, PERL, SKILL).
- Exposure to scripting and automation tools.
- Demonstrated ability to apply disciplined execution to solve technical challenges.
We encourage you to apply and be part of a collaborative environment that fosters learning, growth, and innovation.
Job Type:
Student / Intern
Shift:
Shift 1 (United States of America)
Primary Location:
US, Arizona, Phoenix
Additional Locations:
US, California, Santa Clara, US, Oregon, Hillsboro, US, Texas, Austin
Business group:
Intel Foundry strives to make every facet of semiconductor manufacturing state-of-the-art while delighting our customers -- from delivering cutting-edge silicon process and packaging technology leadership for the AI era, enabling our customers to design leadership products, global manufacturing scale and supply chain, through the continuous yield improvements to advanced packaging all the way to final test and assembly. We ensure our foundry customers' products receive our utmost focus in terms of service, technology enablement and capacity commitments. Employees in the Foundry Technology Manufacturing are part of a worldwide factory network that designs, develops, manufactures, and assembly/test packages the compute devices to improve the lives of every person on Earth.
Posting Statement:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.
Position of Trust
N/A
Benefits
We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel.
Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $92,800.00-125,500.00 USD
The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Our standard internship rates are based on your degree, location, and the job role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location and job role during the hiring process.
Work Model for this Role
This role will require an on-site presence. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Intel is committed to Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) compliance and ethical hiring practices. We do not charge any fees during our hiring process. Candidates should never be required to pay recruitment fees, medical examination fees, or any other charges as a condition of employment. If you are asked to pay any fees during our hiring process, please report this immediately to your recruiter.