ASIC Design Engineer Intern

Meta; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 74,000 - 134,000; Part time

Job summary

Meta is seeking an ASIC Design Engineer Intern to join our Infrastructure organization in Austin for a 12-week program. You will design and verify advanced IPs, develop RTL/HLS code, and help optimize power, performance, and area in data‑center accelerators.

The role involves working with Verilog/SystemVerilog, HLS, and design verification tools, with mentorship from expert ASIC engineers. Eligibility to work in the U.S. is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field.
• Knowledge of Verilog/SystemVerilog or HLS.
• Knowledge of Computer Architecture and Logic Design fundamentals.
• Must be eligible to work in the country of employment at time of hire.
• Intend to return to full‑time degree program after internship.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Micro-architecture, Design, and Verification reviews and provide feedback.
• Design and develop RTL or HLS code for some of the IPs.
• Analyze designs and enhance PPA (Power, Performance, Area).
• Support and develop Verification Infrastructure, analyze and improve Verification Coverage.
• Support Simulation accelerators and post-Silicon validation.

Skills

Verilog

SystemVerilog

HLS

Computer Architecture

Logic Design Fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's degree (EE/CE)

Master's/PhD (preferred)

Tools

Lint

Synthesis

Formal/Physical Design

Python/Perl scripting

High Performance Computing

DSP techniques

Job description

Meta is seeking an ASIC Design Engineer Intern to join our Infrastructure organization. Our servers and data centers are the foundation upon which our rapidly scaling infrastructure efficiently operates and upon which our innovative services are delivered. By holding this role, you will be an integral member of an ASIC team to build accelerators for some of our top workloads enabling our data centers to scale efficiently. You will have an opportunity to participate in design and verification of advanced IPs using state of the art tools. Come work and learn alongside our expert ASIC engineers to build “Green” data center accelerators. This is a 12 week internship.

ASIC Design Engineer Intern Responsibilities:

• Participate in Micro-architecture, Design, and Verification reviews and provide feedback
• Design and develop RTL or HLS code for some of the IPs
• Analyze designs and enhance PPA (Power, Performance, Area)
• Support and develop Verification Infrastructure, analyze and improve Verification Coverage
• Support Simulation accelerators and post-Silicon validation

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining, a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related engineering fields
• Knowledge of Verilog or System Verilog or HLS
• Knowledge of Computer Architecture and Logic Design fundamentals
• Must obtain work authorization in country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment
• Intent to return to full-time degree program after completion of the internship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining, a Masters or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related engineering fields
• Experience with Lint, Synthesis, Formal or Physical Design tools
• Scripting capability with Python or Perl
• Experience with High Performance Computing
• Experience with Digital Signal Processing Techniques
• Creativity and problem solving capabilities

About Meta:

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

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$6,660/month to $12,014/month + benefits

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.