Job Title: ASIC Digital Design Engineering Intern 

Key Program Facts:

• Program Length: This internship will last for a duration of 16 months for Undergraduate (Bachelor's) students. Duration can be flexible for Master's students.
• Location: Nepean, Ontario, Canada
• Working Model: Onsite 
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
• Start Date: May 2025

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Designing and verifying Backplane Ethernet, PCIe, SATA, and USB SERDES products.
• Collaborating with a mixed-signal design team.
• Developing specifications and performing tests on test-chips.
• Writing and refining Verilog/SystemVerilog/VHDL code.
• Participating in design reviews.
• Interacting with different design groups.
• Contributing to cutting-edge mixed-signal designs.
• Delivering high-performance silicon IP.
• Enabling faster integration of capabilities into SoCs.
• Enhancing your technical skills.
• Driving technological advancements in chip design.

What You’ll Need:

• Experience in Verilog/SystemVerilog/VHDL.
• Understanding of digital design.
• Knowledge of high-speed digital and mixed-signal design.
• FPGA design experience is a plus.
• Experience with digital signal processing is a plus.

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.

What You'll Do:

This internship position will provide you with an excellent opportunity to work alongside a highly experienced mixed-signal design team. This team is responsible for delivering high-end mixed-signal designs, from specification development to testing on test-chips.

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! 

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.