VLSI CAD and Design Methodologies Intern (AI2498) San Jose, California
SiMa.ai
Design
San Jose, CA, USA
USD 36-46 / hour
Posted on May 12, 2026
Description
Job Title: VLSI CAD and Design Methodologies Intern
Job Location: San Jose, CA
Job ID: AI2498
Internship Term: preferably starting in May 2026 through August 2026.
Internship Stipend: The hourly pay rate range for this position is $36 - $46
ONSITE: This role requires the Intern to work from our San Jose, California office during the duration of the Internship.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Deploy new EDA tools and flows to users
- Automate EDA tools running on large SOCs
- Organize data and results in easy to view and use GUI
Required Qualifications:
- Candidates are expected to have recently graduated, or nearing graduation (rising senior) with a MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related fields.
- Must have:
- Strong experience in scripting languages such as PERL, bash and TCL.
- Strong experience in writing user-friendly HTML-based GUIs.
- Familiarity in VLSI EDA tools such as Static Timing Analysis, RTL and Constraint Verification, Synthesis and Clock-Domain Crossing tools.
- Preferred/optional:
- Familiarity with RTL description languages such as system Verilog.
- Familiarity with creation and usage of database systems.
Personal Attributes: Can-do attitude. Strong team player. Curious, creative and good at solving problems. Execution and results-oriented. Self-driven, Thinks Big and is highly accountable. Good communication skills.
EEO Employer: SiMa is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.

