VLSI CAD Timing Intern - Summer 2026 at NVIDIA

Santa Clara, California, United States

NVIDIA Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
InternshipExperience Level
InternshipJob Type
UnknownVisa
Semiconductor, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Currently enrolled and pursuing an MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field
  • Experience in C++ and Python
  • Very familiar with STA EDA algorithms
  • Knowledge in digital circuit design
  • Exposure to ML, DL AI, Gen AI, and CUDA

Responsibilities

  • Research and develop high performance applied AI internal CAD solutions for timing analysis and closure
  • Model Timing behavior of Silicon to push the boundary of silicon performance projection, Optimization and correlation
  • Work with Timing methodology teams to enable them test and deploy internal CAD solutions
  • Research ML and DL models as alternatives to analytical models to improve QoR of internal CAD solutions
  • Ways to stand out
  • Prior internship or professional CAD experience

Skills

C++
Python
STA
EDA
Timing Analysis
Digital Circuit Design
ML
DL
AI
Gen AI
CUDA
VLSI

NVIDIA

Designs GPUs and AI computing solutions

About NVIDIA

NVIDIA designs and manufactures graphics processing units (GPUs) and system on a chip units (SoCs) for various markets, including gaming, professional visualization, data centers, and automotive. Their products include GPUs tailored for gaming and professional use, as well as platforms for artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) that cater to developers, data scientists, and IT administrators. NVIDIA generates revenue through the sale of hardware, software solutions, and cloud-based services, such as NVIDIA CloudXR and NGC, which enhance experiences in AI, machine learning, and computer vision. What sets NVIDIA apart from competitors is its strong focus on research and development, allowing it to maintain a leadership position in a competitive market. The company's goal is to drive innovation and provide advanced solutions that meet the needs of a diverse clientele, including gamers, researchers, and enterprises.

Santa Clara, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1993Year Founded
$19.5MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Automotive & Transportation, Enterprise Software, AI & Machine Learning, GamingIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Company Equity
401(k) Company Match

Risks

Increased competition from AI startups like xAI could challenge NVIDIA's market position.
Serve Robotics' expansion may divert resources from NVIDIA's core GPU and AI businesses.
Integration of VinBrain may pose challenges and distract from NVIDIA's primary operations.

Differentiation

NVIDIA leads in AI and HPC solutions with cutting-edge GPU technology.
The company excels in diverse markets, including gaming, data centers, and autonomous vehicles.
NVIDIA's cloud services, like CloudXR, offer scalable solutions for AI and machine learning.

Upsides

Acquisition of VinBrain enhances NVIDIA's AI capabilities in the healthcare sector.
Investment in Nebius Group boosts NVIDIA's AI infrastructure and cloud platform offerings.
Serve Robotics' expansion, backed by NVIDIA, highlights growth in autonomous delivery services.

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