SoC Design Engineer Student

27 Minutes ago • Upto 1 Years • Research & Development

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Job Description

Intel Costa Rica's Chipsets Design Team seeks a SoC Design Engineer Student Worker. Responsibilities include front-end design, integrating functional blocks into chip designs, verifying functionality, innovative problem-solving, collaborating with specialist teams across various domains (full-chip, micro-architecture, validation, IP design, structural design, platform architecture), and participating in design debug. The ideal candidate is a university student (Bachelor's, Licentiate, or Master's) in their final year of an engineering degree (Electrical, Electronic, Computer, or similar), with exposure to digital design and strong team skills. Good communication in English and Spanish is crucial.
Must have:
  • University student in final year of engineering
  • Exposure to digital design
  • Strong team and communication skills (English/Spanish)
  • VLSI experience (6+ months)
Good to have:
  • System Verilog/OOP, OVM/UVM
  • IP-level design/verification
  • SOC-level design/integration/validation
  • RTL quality checks
  • Simulation-based debug (VCS, Verdi, DVE)
  • Computer/System Architecture
  • Emulation at SoC/Platform level
  • Firmware/boot development/debug
  • Python programming
  • Front-end Design TFMs
Perks:
  • Work on cutting-edge technology
  • Opportunities for innovation
  • Supportive and collaborative work environment
  • Hybrid work model

Job Description

Join Intel Costa Rica's Chipsets Design Team as a SOC Design Engineer Student Worker!

Are you a university student passionate about digital design and eager to make an impact? Come and be a part of our Chipsets design team at Intel Costa Rica. Help us design the latest SoC products for all Intel platforms and gain invaluable experience in the field.

What You'll Do:

  • Become a front-end design engineer, integrating functional blocks into the full chip design, and verifying its correct functionality.

  • Engage in innovative problem-solving and collaborate with specialist teams and engineers across various domains, including full-chip, micro-architecture, validation architecture, emulation modeling and validation, IP design, structural design, and platform architecture.

  • Participate in design debug at various levels of product development.

What We're Looking For:

  • University students (bachelor, licentiate, or Master) in their final years of an engineering degree in Electric, Electronic, Computer, or similar fields.

  • Exposure to digital design and a strong willingness to learn fast and work in a team.

  • Good communication skills in both English and Spanish.

  • Flexibility and a hybrid work model are supported.

Why Join Us:

  • Work on cutting-edge technology and bring up new SOC designs.

  • Opportunities for innovation and exposure to various specialist teams.

  • A supportive and collaborative work environment that values your growth and development.

Qualifications

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates. Experience listed below would be obtained through a combination of your school work/classes/research and/or relevant previous job and/or internship experiences.

Minimum Qualifications:

Candidate must be pursuing a Bachelor degree in Electronic, Electrical, Mechatronic Engineer, Computer Science, or related field of study

Intermediate English Level

6+ month experience in VLSI (Relevant experience can be obtained through school work, classes and project work, internships, and/or work experience)

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge in any of the next areas is a plus:

System Verilog / OOP, OVM/UVM.IP-level design and/or verification.

SOC-level design/integration and/or validation.

RTL quality checks.

Simulation-based debug (VCS, Verdi, DVE).

Computer (CPU) and/or System (Platform) Architecture.

Emulation at SoC and/or Platform level.

Firmware and/or boot development/debug.

Python programming.

Front-end Design TFMs (Tools, Flows, and Methodologies).

Inside this Business Group

The Client Computing Group (CCG) is responsible for driving business strategy and product development for Intel's PC products and platforms, spanning form factors such as notebooks, desktops, 2 in 1s, all in ones. Working with our partners across the industry, we intend to deliver purposeful computing experiences that unlock people's potential - allowing each person use our products to focus, create and connect in ways that matter most to them. As the largest business unit at Intel, CCG is investing more heavily in the PC, ramping its capabilities even more aggressively, and designing the PC experience even more deliberately, including delivering a predictable cadence of leadership products. As a result, we are able to fuel innovation across Intel, providing an important source of IP and scale, as well as help the company deliver on its purpose of enriching the lives of every person on earth.

Posting Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Benefits

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock, bonuses, as well as, benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find more information about all of our Amazing Benefits

Working Model

This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.
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About The Company

Intel’s mission is to shape the future of technology to help create a better future for the entire world. By pushing forward in fields like AI, analytics and cloud-to-edge technology, Intel’s work is at the heart of countless innovations. From major breakthroughs like self-driving cars and rebuilding the coral reefs, to things that make everyday life better like blockbuster effects and improved shopping experiences — they’re all powered by Intel technology. With a career at Intel, you have the opportunity to help make the future more wonderful for everyone.

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