ASIC Design Verification Internship (16 Month Coop - Summer 2027) Kanata, Canada Category: Interns/Temp Posted: 10/28/2026 Job ID: 19523

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Overview Our internship programs offer real-world projects, hands-on experience, and opportunities to collaborate with passionate teams globally. Explore your interests, share your ideas, and bring them to life while shaping your career path within our inclusive culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. Engineer your future with us! Job Description Date posted 10/28/2026 Category Interns/Temp Hire Type Intern Job ID 19523 Base Salary Range $0-$0 Remote Eligible No Date Posted 10/28/2026 We Are Drive technology innovations that shape the way we live and connect. Our technology drives the Era of Pervasive Intelligence, where smart tech and AI are seamlessly woven into daily life. From self-driving cars and health-monitoring smartwatches to renewable energy systems that efficiently distribute clean power, Synopsys creates high-performance silicon chips that help build a healthier, safer, and more sustainable world. Internship Experience At Synopsys, interns dive into real-world projects, gaining hands-on experience while collaborating with our passionate teams worldwide - and having fun in the process! You'll have the freedom to share your ideas, unleash your creativity, and explore your interests. This is your opportunity to bring your solutions to life and work with cutting-edge technology that shapes not only the future of innovation but also your own career path. Join us and start shaping your future today! Mission Statement: Our mission is to fuel today's innovations and spark tomorrow's creativity. Together, we embrace a growth mindset, empower one another, and collaborate to achieve our shared goals. Every day, we live by our values of Integrity, Excellence, Leadership, and Passion, fostering an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive—both at work and beyond. What You'll Be Doing: • Testbench Development: Work within a UVM (Universal Verification Methodology) testbench to verify SerDes ASIC RTL designs, gaining practical exposure to industry-standard verification frameworks. • Protocol & Architecture Mastery: Develop in-depth knowledge of the PCIe protocol and the internal architecture of SerDes ASIC chips, understanding how cutting-edge hardware designs come to life. • Advanced DV Methodology: Learn and apply comprehensive Design Verification (DV) concepts, including the Register Abstraction Layer (RAL), UVM phases, UVM objects, drivers, monitors, and scoreboards. • Debugging & Analysis: Perform wave analysis and debug complex designs using industry-standard Synopsys tools such as Verdi, building critical problem-solving skills. • Collaborative Learning: Work closely with senior engineers, participating in design reviews and team discussions to accelerate your professional growth and technical expertise. What You'll Need: • Education: Currently in 3rd or 4th-year standing, pursuing a bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. • Core Fundamentals: Strong foundational knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles. • Hardware Description: Familiarity with and ability to use SystemVerilog for hardware design and verification. • Scripting: Proficiency in scripting languages, particularly Python, for automation and testing tasks. • Soft Skills: A self-starter who is eager to learn, highly adaptable, and capable of picking up new and complex concepts quickly. • Preferred Qualifications (Bonus): Familiarity or experience with MATLAB is a strong plus. Key Program Facts: • Program Length: 16-month co-op program • Location: Kanata, Ottawa, Canada • Working Model: Hybrid (2–3 days per week in-office) • Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time • Start Date: May 2027 Equal Opportunity Statement: Synopsys is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants to apply, regardless of age, color, family or medical leave, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, race and ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please reach out to us. Synopsys Canada ULC values the diversity of our workforce. We are committed to provide access & opportunity to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodation to individuals throughout the recruitment and employment process. Should you require an accommodation, please contact hr-help-canada@synopsys.com . Apply Email LinkedIn X Facebook Get an idea of what your daily routine around the office can be like Explore Kanata View Map Hiring Journey at Synopsys Apply As an applicant your resume, skills, and experience are being reviewed for consideration. Phone Screen Once your resume has been selected a recruiter and/or hiring manager will reach out to learn more about you and share more about the role. Interview You will be invited to meet with the hiring team to measure your qualifications for the role. Our interviews are held either in person or via Zoom. Offer Congratulations! When you have been selected for the role, your recruiter will reach out to make you a verbal offer (a written offer will follow your conversation), and we hope you accept! Onboarding There will be some steps you need to take before you start to ensure a smooth first day, including new hire documentation. Welcome! 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