Curricular Internship | Low jitter level-shitter design for high speed SERDES

Category Interns/Temp Hire Type Intern Job ID 13766 Remote Eligible No Date Posted 12/01/2026

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What You’ll Be Doing:

• Develop detailed specifications for low jitter level-shifter circuits, including requirements for internal analog blocks.
• Design and implement innovative solutions for high-speed serial-to-parallel converters.
• Simulate and validate circuit designs to ensure compliance with stringent jitter specifications.
• Optionally, contribute to layout and post-layout validation, further refining design performance.
• Document your work through comprehensive reports and internal documentation, sharing findings and best practices with the team.

What You’ll Need:

• Currently enrolled in the 3rd year of a bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering (L.EEC).
• Understanding of basic analog electronics and signal processing fundamentals.
• Interest in high-speed circuit design and low-jitter techniques.
• Experience with circuit simulation tools is a plus, but not required.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a willingness to learn through hands-on technical challenges.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and communicate ideas clearly.

Key Program Facts:

• Program Length: 6 months internship
• Location: Moreira da Maia, Maia. Portugal
• Working Model:  Onsite 1 day a week (Friday's defined by the University)
• 8 hours weekly
• Start Date: February 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.

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