Logic Design / Design Verification Engineering Undergraduate Intern

Intel Corporation; Leixlip; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Intel Corporation in Ireland seeks an undergraduate intern to contribute to logic design and verification efforts for IPU silicon blocks. You will work with architecture and design teams to develop verification plans, test benches and environments, and apply simulation techniques to analyze power and performance.

The role offers hands-on experience with Verilog/SystemVerilog/VHDL, Python scripting, and modern verification methodologies in a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Level 8 or Level 9 Electronic/Computer Engineering or Computer Science degree.
• Available for six to eight months in 2027 with a start date between January and June.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design and development of custom RTL logic blocks for IPU IPs.
• Develop and execute verification plans to meet specifications.
• Support test benches and verification environments for required coverage.
• Apply simulation and emulation to analyze power, performance, and functionality.
• Collaborate with architecture and design teams to debug issues and contribute to root cause analysis.
• Participate in corrective measures to ensure functional correctness.
• Gain hands-on experience with verification tools and methodologies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Planning & organization

Education

Level 8/9 engineering or computer science degree (Ireland)

Tools

Verilog

SystemVerilog

VHDL

Python

Job description

Job Details: Job Description: The Role and Impact

As a Logic Design or Design Verification Engineer Undergraduate Intern, you will contribute to designing or verifying the functional logic of silicon designs to ensure they meet specifications and performance standards. In this role, you will support the development of internal logic design blocks, verification plans, test benches, and environments to achieve architectural coverage and uncover bugs. You will gain practical experience collaborating with architecture and design teams, applying technical skills, and exploring career opportunities in a dynamic and innovative environment.

Business Group

The Central Engineering Group (CEG) drives Intel's innovation by delivering scalable solutions across diverse technology domains. This group supports Intel's silicon development and engineering operations, ensuring functional accuracy, efficiency, and optimization in design processes. Joining this team offers access to cutting-edge methodologies and collaboration opportunities that contribute to Intel's leadership in the semiconductor industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in design and development of custom RTL Logic design blocks for IPU IPs.
• Assist in the development and execution of verification plans to ensure design specifications are met.
• Support the creation and modification of test benches and verification environments to achieve required coverage.
• Apply simulation and emulation techniques to analyze power, performance, and functionality.
• Collaborate with architecture and design teams to identify and debug issues, and contribute to root cause analysis.
• Participate in corrective measures and solutions for design challenges to ensure functional correctness.
• Gain hands‑on experience with tools and methodologies central to verification processes.

Qualifications:

• The candidate must be currently doing a Level 8 or Level 9 college course in Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or an equivalent course.
• You must also be available for six to eight months in 2027 with a preferred starting date between January and June.

Required Competencies:

• Strong analytical & problem-solving skills.
• Self‑motivated with ability to work independently and manage stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated team dynamics / ability to work as part of a high performing team.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity in defining activities and direction.
• Good planning & organization skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Practical experience or knowledge with hardware programming languages such as Verilog, System Verilog, VHDL.
• Scripting languages like Python.
• Experience in usage of AI based LLMs for code generation, debug and test.
• Passion for technology and innovation, with an interest in contributing to the semiconductor field.

Job Type:

• Student / Intern
• Shift: Shift 1 (Ireland)
• Primary Location: Ireland, Leixlip
• Additional Locations: (none provided)

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.

Position of Trust

N/A

EU Salary

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. The minimum Annual Salary for this job which could be performed in Ireland is: 31 400,00 € The job posting reflects the minimum base compensation for this role. Our standard internship rates are aligned with the specific job role and degree level. As part of our total compensation approach, the final offer may also include additional pay components and benefits. Your recruiting team will provide the confirmed base salary along with any applicable total compensation elements upon employment offer delivery.

Work Model for this Role

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. * Intel’s official careers website.