Foundation IP Design Verification Intern (Summer 2027)

GlobalFoundries•Santa Clara, CA
•$20 - $40

About The Position

Join GlobalFoundries’ Foundation IP team to support design verification for standard-cell libraries, memories, block-level IP, and chip-level integration across GF technologies. The internship offers hands-on experience with circuit and logic simulation, formal verification, post-silicon analysis, silicon debug, and CAD, scripting, and AI tools for VLSI design and performance prediction. Interns receive one-on-one mentorship, growth-focused work assignments, professional development opportunities, and opportunities to network with executives. The internship requires working at least 40 hours per week.

Requirements

  • Be at least a sophomore at the time of application and actively pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, 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 leadership experience in the workplace, school projects, competitions, or similar settings.
  • Interest in using AI tools and emerging technologies to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and support 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 VLSI design, digital logic, circuit simulation, or semiconductor devices.
  • Familiarity with SPICE, Verilog, formal verification, or electronic design automation tools.
  • Experience with Python, Perl, Tcl, Shell, or a similar scripting language.
  • Interest in AI-assisted engineering methods, performance modeling, post-silicon analysis, or silicon debug.

Responsibilities

  • Perform circuit and logic design verification using SPICE and Verilog simulation.
  • Support verification of Foundation IP, including standard-cell libraries, memories, block-level IP, and chip-level integration.
  • Use AI-assisted methods and engineering data to support performance prediction for Foundation IP.
  • Contribute to formal verification activities and analyze verification results.
  • Assist with post-silicon analysis and silicon debug for applicable Foundation IP.
  • Develop scripts and use CAD tools to automate VLSI design, verification, analysis, and reporting tasks.
  • Document methods, results, issues, and recommendations, and communicate findings to the engineering team.
  • Perform all activities safely and responsibly and support Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.
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