Software Engineering Intern, Simulation and Modeling
About The Position
At d-Matrix, we are focused on unleashing the potential of generative AI to power the transformation of technology. We are at the forefront of software and hardware innovation, pushing the boundaries of what is possible. Our culture is one of respect and collaboration. We value humility and believe in direct communication. Our team is inclusive, and our differing perspectives allow for better solutions. We are seeking individuals passionate about tackling challenges and are driven by execution. Ready to come find your playground? Together, we can help shape the endless possibilities of AI. Location: Hybrid, working onsite at our Santa Clara office 3 days per week. 12 Week Program: June 1st - August 21st or June 22nd - September 11th The Team The D‑Matrix Simulation and Modeling team provides a Virtual Platform that enables software development early in the product cycle. The platform includes: Bit‑accurate functional reference models Cycle‑approximate simulations Detailed cycle‑accurate simulations The platform is written in C++ and Python, and makes heavy use of generators and run‑time configuration. Many simulations are large‑scale, and the platform supports distributed workloads. The Role You will help develop functional reference models and performance simulators that support early software development and architectural exploration. In this role, you will: Learn to interpret hardware specification documents and assist in developing algorithmic or transactional models of hardware behavior Collaborate with senior engineers, architects, and hardware designers to clarify documentation and resolve issues Contribute to modeling infrastructure under the guidance of experienced team members Participate in model bring‑up, testing, and correlation efforts Support debug activities across workloads and architectural scenarios You You are excited about computer architecture, simulation, and system‑level modeling. You have strong fundamentals in C++ and an interest in building accurate and efficient models of hardware behavior. You enjoy learning complex systems, asking good questions, and working closely with others to solve problems. You are curious about transaction‑level modeling and eager to learn how simulation tools are built and used in large‑scale development environments.
Requirements
- BS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
- Strong programming skills in C++
- Familiarity with Python for scripting or tooling
- Understanding of computer architecture fundamentals (pipelines, memory hierarchy, etc.)
- Comfortable working in a Linux environment
Nice To Haves
- Coursework, internships, or projects involving hardware modeling, simulation, or computer architecture
- Exposure to transaction‑based modeling frameworks (e.g., SystemC, SPARTA, gem5)
- Experience with event‑driven simulation, numeric representations, or related topics
- Interest or experience in distributed systems, HPC, or cloud‑based computing
- Familiarity with common machine‑learning workloads or models (e.g., BERT, GPT, Llama)
Responsibilities
- Learn to interpret hardware specification documents and assist in developing algorithmic or transactional models of hardware behavior
- Collaborate with senior engineers, architects, and hardware designers to clarify documentation and resolve issues
- Contribute to modeling infrastructure under the guidance of experienced team members
- Participate in model bring‑up, testing, and correlation efforts
- Support debug activities across workloads and architectural scenarios
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
