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Descriptions & Requirements

Job Description and Requirements

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. 
• Location: Ottawa, Canada
• Working Model: Hybrid working (50% working from home / 50% office)
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
• Start Date: May 2025

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Collaborating with a highly experienced mixed-signal design team to verify current and next-generation Ethernet SERDES products.
• Assisting in the definition and development of ASIC RTL design and verification at both chip and block levels.
• RTL coding, modeling of analog blocks, and writing complex system-level testbenches in SystemVerilog.
• Writing and optimizing scripts using Perl and Unix shell to streamline design processes.
• Utilizing Verilog and SystemVerilog to support design and verification tasks.
• Participating in team meetings to discuss project progress and challenges.
• Contributing to the development and improvement of our IP Prototyping Kits and IP subsystems. 
• Defining synthesis design constraints and resolving STA issues as well as gate-level simulation failures.
• Defining Clock/Reset domain crossing design constraints and evaluating violations using CDC/RDC tools.
• Debugging RTL and gate-level simulation failures.
• Firmware debug.

What You’ll Need:

• Currently enrolled in a Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering program, or similar.
• Experience writing scripts in languages such as Perl and Unix shell.
• Familiarity with Verilog and SystemVerilog.
• Solid theoretical and practical background in high-speed data recovery circuits.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Who We Are:

Synopsys drives 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.

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 with an experienced team of digital and mixed signal engineers accountable for delivering high-end mixed-signal designs.

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.

Synopsys Canada ULC values the diversity of our workforce. We are committed to provide access & opportunity to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodation to individuals throughout the recruitment and employment process. Should you require an accommodation, please contact hr-help-canada@synopsys.com.