Master Thesis internship | Analog/Mixed-Signal Circuit Design

Category Interns/Temp Hire Type Intern Job ID 16368 Remote Eligible No Date Posted 03/23/2026

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:

• Research and analyze state-of-the-art Digital Operational Transconductance Amplifier (DIGOTA) architectures, focusing on gain, power efficiency, and robustness.
• Design and simulate an all-in-one, fully integrated reference architecture capable of generating a voltage reference, current reference, and clock signal.
• Develop and implement a chopper-stabilized DIGOTA to systematically reduce offset and low-frequency noise within a digital-based analog framework.
• Evaluate and optimize the proposed reference system for temperature, supply voltage, and process variation sensitivity.
• Document findings and present results to the Synopsys analog/mixed-signal design team, contributing ideas and collaborating on innovative solutions for next-generation integrated systems.

What You’ll Need:

• Currently enrolled in a Master’s degree program in Electronic Engineering, Microelectronics, or a related field.
• Strong academic background in analog and mixed-signal integrated circuit design.
• Familiarity with CMOS technology, operational amplifiers, switched-capacitor circuits, and low-power design principles.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Key Program Facts:

• Program Length: 6 months, aligned with university Master Thesis requirements.
• Location: Lagoas Park, Oeiras. Portugal
• Working Model: Hybrid
• Full-Time
• Start Date: April/May timeframe

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.