US 2026 Hardware - Digital Intern

TetraMem - Accelerate The World; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

TetraMem in San Jose, CA is seeking a Digital Hardware Intern to support design, verification, and integration of digital systems for AI accelerators. You will contribute to RTL design, simulations, and performance optimization for real-world AI computing applications.

The internship involves collaboration with digital and software teams, writing testbenches, timing analysis, synthesis, and validation of system components.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Familiarity with Verilog/SystemVerilog and digital design fundamentals.
• Exposure to simulation tools (ModelSim, VCS) and scripting (Python, Shell, or Tcl).

Responsibilities

• Support RTL design using Verilog or SystemVerilog.
• Assist in writing testbenches and performing functional verification.
• Collaborate with digital and software teams to integrate and validate system components.
• Contribute to timing analysis, synthesis, and performance analysis.

Skills

Verilog/SystemVerilog

Digital design fundamentals

Team communication

Documentation

Education

Pursuing Electrical/Computer Engineering degree

Tools

ModelSim

VCS

Python scripting

Shell scripting

Tcl scripting

Job description

About The Role

We are seeking a Digital Hardware Intern to support the design, verification, and integration of digital systems in TetraMem’s AI accelerators. You’ll contribute to RTL design, simulations, and performance optimization for real-world AI computing applications.

About The Role

We are seeking a Digital Hardware Intern to support the design, verification, and integration of digital systems in TetraMem’s AI accelerators. You’ll contribute to RTL design, simulations, and performance optimization for real-world AI computing applications.

Responsibilities

• Support RTL design using Verilog or SystemVerilog
• Assist in writing testbenches and performing functional verification
• Collaborate with digital and software teams to integrate and validate system components
• Contribute to timing analysis, synthesis, and performance analysis

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
• Familiarity with Verilog/SystemVerilog and digital design fundamentals
• Exposure to simulation tools (e.g., ModelSim, VCS) and scripting (Python, Shell, or Tcl)
• Understanding of SoC or ASIC development flow is a plus
• Team-oriented with strong communication and documentation skills

Salary Range: $35-45 USD/hr

TetraMem celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, medical condition, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

TetraMem is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Applicants requiring accommodation may contact Human Resources for assistance.