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ASIC Physical Design Intern

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Category: Interns/Temp Hire Type: Intern
Job ID 7188 Base Salary Range $0-$0 Date posted 11/04/2024


Key Program Facts:

  • Program Length: This internship will last for a duration of 6 months for Undergraduate (Bachelor's) students. Duration can be flexible for Master’s students.
  • Location: Boxborough, Massachusetts
  • Working Model: Onsite 
  • Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
  • Start Date: May 2025

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Learning the design flows that enable physical design activities of high-speed IPs such as DDR/UCIe/HBMs at cutting-edge technology nodes.
  • Analyzing and documenting the static timing environment of high-speed logic and/or custom circuits.
  • Coding to improve the static timing environment of high-speed logic and/or custom circuits.
  • Collaborating with the MSIP ASIC Physical Design Implementation team to integrate more capabilities into an SoC.
  • Gaining hands-on experience with placement and route tools, timing analysis, and low power design techniques.
  • Contributing to the development and verification of gate-level design and electrical reliability of physical design.
  • Enhancing the design flows for high-speed IPs, contributing to the efficiency and performance of our products.
  • Improving the static timing environment, ensuring the reliability and speed of our high-speed logic and custom circuits.
  • Supporting the MSIP ASIC Physical Design Implementation team in achieving their goals and delivering high-quality silicon IP.
  • Helping to integrate more capabilities into an SoC, meeting the unique performance, power, and size requirements of target applications.
  • Contributing to the timely market delivery of differentiated products with reduced risk.
  • Building a solid foundation of knowledge and skills in ASIC Physical Design, preparing yourself for a successful career in the industry.

What You’ll Need:

  • Knowledge of basic circuits and logic design.
  • Proficiency in a scripting language (e.g., Perl, Python, or Tcl).
  • Understanding of timing analysis and placement and route tools.
  • Familiarity with Verilog and low power design techniques is a plus.
  • Completed at least 2 semesters of university coursework in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Physics, or a similar technical field.

Who We Are:

At Synopsys, we drive the innovations that shape the way we live and connect. Our technology drives the Era of Pervasive Intelligence, where smart tech and AI are seamlessly woven into daily life. From self-driving cars and health-monitoring smartwatches to renewable energy systems that efficiently distribute clean power, Synopsys creates high-performance silicon chips that help build a healthier, safer, and more sustainable world.


Our mission is to fuel today’s innovations and spark tomorrow’s creativity. Together, we embrace a growth mindset, empower one another, and collaborate to achieve our shared goals. Every day, we live by our values of Integrity, Excellence, Leadership, and Passion, fostering an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive—both at work and beyond.

About Our Internship Program:

This internship position will provide you with an excellent opportunity to work with The MSIP ASIC Physical Design Implementation team. We are dedicated to integrating more capabilities into an SoC—faster. Our team focuses on helping customers meet the unique performance, power, and size requirements of their target applications, delivering differentiated products to market quickly with reduced risk.

At Synopsys, interns dive into real-world projects, gaining hands-on experience while collaborating with our passionate teams worldwide—and having fun in the process! You'll have the freedom to share your ideas, unleash your creativity, and explore your interests. This is your opportunity to bring your solutions to life and work with cutting-edge technology that shapes not only the future of innovation but also your own career path. Join us and start shaping your future today! 

The base salary range across the U.S. for this role is between $32.00 -$46.00 per hour. In addition, this role may be eligible for an annual bonus, equity, and other discretionary bonuses. Synopsys offers comprehensive wealth, wellness, and financial benefits as part of a competitive rewards package. The actual compensation offered will be based on a number of job-related factors, including location, skills, experience, and education. Your recruiter can share more specific details on the total rewards package upon request.


Inclusion and Diversity are important to us. Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, military veteran status, or disability.

In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible for an annual bonus, equity, and other discretionary bonuses. Synopsys offers comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits as part of a of a competitive total rewards package. The actual compensation offered will be based on a number of job-related factors, including location, skills, experience, and education. Your recruiter can share more specific details on the total rewards package upon request. The base salary range for this role is across the U.S.

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