Design Verification Engineering Intern

Analog Devices, Inc.; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Exposure to modern EDA tools

Opportunity for full-time conversion

Job summary

Analog Devices, Inc. in the United Kingdom is seeking a motivated Design Verification Intern to work with the CSS DV team on IP and subsystem validation for high-performance semiconductor products.

You will gain hands-on experience with SystemVerilog-based verification, simulations, testbench development, and functional coverage in a collaborative environment. The role targets students at bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD level in Electrical or Computer Engineering, offering mentorship, exposure to

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of digital logic design
• Coursework or practical exposure to Verilog/System Verilog or VHDL RTL design principles
• Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, Perl, Tcl, Bash)
• Experience with simulation workflows or testbench development
• Excellent communication and collaborative problem-solving abilities

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and executing verification plans for digital IP blocks and subsystems.
• Develop, enhance, and maintain testbench components using System Verilog, UVM, or similar methodologies.
• Run simulations, analyze results, identify failures, and help debug issues.
• Create directed and constrained-random tests to validate functionality and corner cases.
• Perform functional, code, and assertion coverage reporting, review, and tracking.

Skills

Digital logic design

SystemVerilog/VHDL RTL design

Simulation workflows

Scripting languages

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s / Master’s / PhD in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

Xcelium

Job description

Are you a problem solver looking for a hands‑on internship position with a market‑leading company that will help develop your career and reward you intellectually and professionally?

About Analog Devices Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, AI, and software technologies into solutions that combat climate change, reliably connect humans and the world, and help drive advancements in automation and robotics, mobility, healthcare, energy and data centers. With revenue of more than $11 billion in FY25, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What’s Possible. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and X. At ADI, you will learn from the brightest minds who are here to help you grow and succeed. During your internship, you will make an impact through work on meaningful projects alongside a team of experts. Collaborating with colleagues in an environment of respect and responsibility, you will create connections that will become a part of your professional network. ADI’s culture values aligned goals, work-life balance, continuous and life‑long learning opportunities, and shared rewards. The internship program features various lunch‑and‑learn topics and social events with other interns and full‑time employees.

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and detail‑oriented Design Verification Intern to join our CSS DV team. You will work alongside experienced design and verification engineers to validate IP and subsystem‑level designs for high‑performance semiconductor products in consumer markets. This role offers hands‑on experience with System Verilog based verification, simulation environments, testbench development, and functional coverage Ideal for students or early‑career engineers exploring a path into ASIC/SoC development.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and executing verification plans for digital IP blocks and subsystems.
• Develop, enhance, and maintain testbench components using System Verilog, UVM, or similar methodologies.
• Run simulations, analyze results, identify failures, and help debug issues.
• Create directed and constrained‑random tests to validate functionality and corner cases.
• Perform functional, code, and assertion coverage reporting, review, and tracking.
• Work closely with design and architecture teams to clarify specifications and ensure coverage completeness.
• Support automation flows and continuous regression infrastructure with scripting.
• Document verification environments, methodologies, and results.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s / Master’s / PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of digital logic design and computer architecture.
• Coursework or practical exposure to: Verilog/System Verilog or VHDL RTL design principles
• Simulation workflows
• Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, Perl, Tcl, Bash, etc.).
• Good analytical and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and willingness to learn in a fast‑paced engineering environment.

Nice‑to‑Have Skills

• Experience with UVM‑based verification.
• Familiarity with EDA tools (Xcelium, etc.).
• Knowledge of: SoC design concepts
• Bus protocols (AXI, AHB, APB)
• Assertions (SVA)
• Coverage‑driven verification

What You Will Learn

• Industry‑standard ASIC/SoC verification methodologies.
• Writing and debugging System Verilog‑UVM testbench components.
• Simulation and coverage‑driven verification flows.
• Collaboration with digital design, architecture, and modelling teams.

Why Join Us

Gain hands‑on verification experience with real silicon IP. Work with experienced engineers who provide mentorship and guidance. Exposure to modern EDA tools and methodologies. Opportunity to convert to full‑time/graduate roles. Collaborative, learning‑driven workplace culture.

Export and Licensing

For positions requiring access to technical data, Analog Devices, Inc. may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. As such, applicants for this position – except US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) – may have to go through an export licensing review process.

Equal Opportunity

Analog Devices is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a culture where everyone has an opportunity to succeed regardless of their race, color, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, social or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, union membership, and political affiliation, or any other legally protected group.

Job Req Type: Internship/Cooperative Required Travel: No