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- Employment type
- Internship / apprenticeship, Full-time
- Experience level
- Entry, Junior · 0+ years
- Minimum education
- Bachelor’s degree
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
Job summary
You will work on analog and mixed-signal circuit design for high-speed SERDES IPs using advanced FinFET process nodes. Additionally, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex circuit design problems and improve design methodologies.
Job details
DESCRIPTIONS & REQUIREMENTS Job Description and Requirements We Are Drive 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. Internship Experience 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! Mission Statement 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 BE DOING • Work on analog and mixed signal circuit design of high-speed SERDES IPs using the latest FinFET process nodes • Tackle challenging circuit design problems related to performance optimization and design methodology improvements • Collaborate with a cross-functional team of designers from diverse backgrounds, bringing fresh perspectives to innovative solutions • Utilize best-in-class IC design tools, including a full suite of industry-standard EDA tools supplemented by custom, in-house tools • Contribute to the development of cutting-edge DesignWare IP that powers Smart, Secure Everything across industries WHAT YOU'LL NEED • Currently pursuing a Master's or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a similar technical field, or senior-level undergraduate students in their final year of study • Familiarity with transistor-level circuit design and sound CMOS design fundamentals • Knowledge of SERDES sub-circuits such as receive equalizers, data samplers, voltage/current-mode drivers, serializers, deserializers, voltage-controlled oscillators, phase interpolators, delay-locked loops, phase-locked loops, bandgap references, ADCs, and DACs • Basic experience with EDA tools for schematic entry, physical layout, and design verification • Understanding of Verilog-A and/or System-Verilog for analog behavioral modeling and simulation-control/data-capture • Experience with scripting languages such as TCL, Perl, C, Python, or MATLAB is desired • Strong communication and documentation skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment KEY PROGRAM FACTS Program Length: 8-month or 16-month co-op program Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Working Model: Hybrid working model (combination of remote work and in-office collaboration) Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time Start Date: May 2027 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT 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. GENERAL INFORMATION Job Title Analog Design Internship - Summer 2027 Job ID 19195 Country Canada City Mississauga State/Province Mississauga Date Posted 07-Oct-2026 Job Category Interns/Temp Job Subcategory Intern (Technical-Engineering) Hire Type Intern Remote Eligible No
What you’ll do
You will work on analog and mixed-signal circuit design for high-speed SERDES IPs using advanced FinFET process nodes. Additionally, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex circuit design problems and improve design methodologies.
Requirements
Candidates must be currently pursuing a Master's or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field. You should have a strong foundation in CMOS design, familiarity with SERDES sub-circuits, and experience with industry-standard EDA tools.
Listed skills
- C++ · Preferred
- Python · Preferred
Other relevant skills
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- Analog circuit design
- Mixed signal circuit design
- SERDES
- FinFET
- CMOS design
- EDA tools
- Verilog-A
- System-Verilog
- TCL
- Perl
- C
- Python
- MATLAB
- Circuit simulation
- Physical layout
- Design verification
- Serializer/Deserializer (SerDes)
- Renewable Energy Systems
- Design Verification
- Workplace Inclusivity
- Analog Design
- Growth Mindedness
- Technical Engineering
- Scripting Languages
- Medical Monitoring
- C (Programming Language)
- Electrical Engineering
- Behavioral Modeling
- Circuit Design
- Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS)
- Communication
- Computer Engineering
- Creativity
- Integrated Circuit Design
- Transistor
- Electronic Design Automation
- Perl (Programming Language)
- Leadership
- Innovation
- Python (Programming Language)
- Nodes (Networking)
- Schematic Capture
- Simulations
- SystemVerilog (Direct Programming Interface)
- Tcl (Programming Language)
- Voltage-Controlled Oscillator
- Verilog
- Voltage
- Data Capture
- Collaboration
Job areas
- Engineering
- Technology
- Software
- Analog Design Intern
- Integrated Circuit (IC) Design Engineer
- Electronics Engineers
- Computer Hardware Engineers
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