SerDes Post Silicon Validation Apprenticeship

Category Interns/Temp Hire Type Intern Job ID 13946 Remote Eligible No Date Posted 07/01/2026

Introduction:

We Are: Drive technology 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.

Internship Experience:

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!

Mission Statement:

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.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Develop and execute post-silicon validation testing and debugging for high-speed SerDes interface IP products, such as PCIe and Ethernet.
• Create evaluation scripts and tools to automate testing processes and improve lab efficiency.
• Run comprehensive tests, analyze results, and troubleshoot issues in a collaborative R&D test lab environment.
• Collaborate with a cross-functional team of analog and digital designers, sharing your insights and learning from diverse perspectives.
• Utilize various lab instruments (BERTs, VNAs, Oscilloscopes, Spectrum Analyzers) to perform measurement and signal integrity evaluations.

What You’ll Need:

• Fresh graduate from the class of 2024 or 2025 with BE/BTech in Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, VLSI, or equivalent field.
• Solid understanding of serial data link measurement techniques and signal integrity.
• Familiarity with post-silicon (analog) validation and analog characterization of SerDes IP.
• Exposure to high-speed protocols (PCIe, JESD, Ethernet, USB) and compliance testing.
• Hands-on experience or coursework with lab equipment such as BERTs, VNAs, Oscilloscopes, and Spectrum Analyzers.
• Programming experience in Matlab, C/C++, and Python.
• Former FPGA prototyping experience is a plus.
• Must not be enrolled in any M-Tech program or postgraduate diploma and not employed in any full-time position.
• Limited prior internship experience is acceptable.

Key Program Facts:

• Program Length: 12 months
• Location: Hyderabad, India
• Working Model: In-office
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
• Start Date: January 2026

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Synopsys is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants to apply, regardless of age, color, family or medical leave, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, race and ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please reach out to us.

At Synopsys, we want talented people of every background to feel valued and supported to do their best work. Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, military veteran status, or disability.