About the role#
As a Physical Design Engineer Intern, you will work on the silicon technologies that power cloud, AI, storage, and networking solutions. You will join a team focused on the implementation of ASIC and processor designs or timing analysis for high-performance data center chips. This is a full-time, paid internship for Summer 2027.
What you'll do#
- Perform synthesis, floor planning, place and route, clock insertion, and timing analysis on complex logic blocks.
- Drive timing closure for active designs.
- Write scripts in Python, TCL, Perl, and Shell to support design and development tasks.
- Analyze and debug design violations using CAD tools.
- Work with RTL and synthesis teams to resolve congestion and timing bottlenecks.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Master's degree program for Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field, with an expected graduation between Fall 2027 and Summer 2028.
- Completed coursework in VLSI, digital logic, circuit design, computer architecture, RTL synthesis, Verilog or SystemVerilog, and static timing analysis.
- Proficiency in Python, TCL, Perl, and Shell scripting.
- Experience working in a Unix environment.
- Familiarity with industry tools such as Synopsys PrimeTime, Cadence Tempus, and Mentor.
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
Location & details#
- This is an on-site role available in Santa Clara, CA; Austin, TX; Morrisville, NC; Rochester, MN; Burlington, VT; Westborough, MA; and Boise, ID.
- This position does not offer sponsorship.
About Marvell Technology
Marvell Technology is a semiconductor manufacturing company based in Santa Clara, California. It provides hardware solutions for cloud infrastructure, data centers, and enterprise systems. The company employs over 11,000 people across global offices. Its technical focus includes wireless and wireline connectivity, storage, and consumer electronics.
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