CPU Hardware Design Intern (Summer 2026)

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CPU Hardware Design Intern (Summer 2025)

The role of Hardware Design Intern will assist in the development of the new vector core.

Tasks will include but not limited to the following :

      Assist in debugging and fix design issue in the vector engine

      Developing specific tests to target boundary conditions in the design

      Help analyze and fix timing issues with the new vector design

      Explore alternative implementations for complex vector instructions.

In addition, the intern will have their own design project.

This will be limited to a subsection of the vector instruction set.

Tasks will include :

     Micro-architecting their subunit

     Initial RTL entry

     Testing their own design with our existing testbench

     Explore area/timing trade offs for their design

Requirements:

Currently enrolled in BS or MS in EE, CE, ECE, or equivalent.

Deep understanding of Digital Design and/or Design Verification Fundamentals

Exposure to design automation tools is a plus

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