Serdes Digital Design & Verification Engineering Masters Intern

Job Title: Digital Design Internship

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 and PhD students.
• Location: Mississauga, 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:

• RTL coding, modeling of analog blocks, and writing testbenches in SystemVerilog for next generation PAM4 Serdes spanning multiple protocols like PCIe, Ethernet, USB
• Defining Clock/Reset domain crossing design constraints and evaluating violations using latest CDC/RDC tools
• Debugging RTL and gate-level simulation failures as well as firmware issues
• Verifying functional behavior through simulation in Verilog behavioral models

What You’ll Need:

• Excellent knowledge of digital design theory, semiconductor lifecycle and related topics
• Proficient in languages such as C and Verilog
• Scripting experience with Perl, Python, Bash, or Csh is an asset
• Enrolled in masters/PhD Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering with focus on digital design, semiconductor, and related topics
• Include your transcripts along with your resume

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.

What You'll Do:

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! 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.

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.