Design Application Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

GlobalFoundries•Austin, TX

About The Position

GlobalFoundries is seeking a Design Application Engineering Intern to support technical engagements from design concept through tape-out, with a focus on first-time-right design execution. The intern will develop knowledge of GF technologies, help translate customer application requirements into technical recommendations, coordinate with internal experts, resolve design enablement issues, and develop technical collateral that supports successful customer designs. The GlobalFoundries internship program provides students with meaningful work experience, one-on-one mentorship, growth-focused assignments, professional development opportunities, and opportunities to network with executives. Interns and co-ops are considered an entry-level talent pipeline for GF.

Requirements

Be at least a sophomore at the time of application and actively pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field through an accredited degree program during the internship.
Have an overall GPA of at least 3.0 and be in good academic standing.
English fluency, written and verbal.
Ability to work at least 40 hours per week during the internship.

Nice To Haves

Prior related internship or co-op experience.
Demonstrated prior leadership experience in the workplace, school projects, competitions, or similar settings.
Interest in leveraging AI tools and emerging technologies to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and support effective decision-making.
Project management skills, including the ability to innovate and execute solutions and navigate ambiguity.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong planning and organizational skills.
Coursework or project experience in digital design, place and route, standard-cell design, analog, silicon photonics or mixed-signal circuit design, simulation, layout, verification, or semiconductor device physics.
Familiarity with EDA tools such as Cadence Virtuoso, Synopsys OptoCompiler, Calibre, or Pegasus physical verification; Linux; Microsoft Office; Verilog or Verilog-AMS; process design kits (PDKs); or IC design flows.

Responsibilities

Review and reproduce customer and design enablement issues, assess technology application and design-flow requirements, and recommend solutions aligned with customer needs.
Collaborate with Application Engineers, internal subject matter experts, EDA partners, and technology teams to support design enablement solutions and customer deadlines.
Track actions, risks, customer cases, technical milestones, and closure criteria; support internal process-improvement projects that increase team efficiency.
Develop customer-facing presentations, application notes, evaluation summaries, and technical documentation that communicate GF technology differentiation, address adoption barriers, and provide design-flow guidance.
Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.