Design Verification Internships
Design verification internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career candidates hands-on project experience working alongside working engineers, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings across Electronics & Hardware are active now, with Etched, SiFive, and QUADRIC PTY among the employers posting roles now.
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Marvell’s semiconductor solutions are the essential building blocks of the data infrastructure that connects our world. Across enterprise, cloud and AI, and carrier architectures, our innovative technology is enabling new possibilities.
At Marvell, you can affect the arc of individual lives, lift the trajectory of entire industries, and fuel the transformative potential of tomorrow. For those looking to make their mark on purposeful and enduring innovation, above and beyond fleeting trends, Marvell is a place to thrive, learn, and lead.
Your Team, Your Impact
Marvell’s Digital Logic & Design Verification Graduate Co-Op Program offers hands-on experience developing next-generation semiconductor technologies. This role is designed for students interested in digital IC design, SoC architecture, and verification methodologies, working on high-performance chips used in the scale up and scale out of AI data centers and other enterprise level applications.This team hires some of the biggest problem solvers in Silicon and has a huge impact on the work done at Marvell. You'll be working on chips that ship to some of the largest enterprise applications globally.
Co-ops will gain exposure across the design lifecycle—from RTL development to simulation, verification, and silicon validation—while collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams.
What You Can Expect
- Contribute to RTL design and implementation of digital logic blocks for ASICs/SoCs
- Support micro-architecture development, design specification, and implementation
- Assist with synthesis, timing analysis, and design reviews
- Collaborate with verification and physical design teams to ensure design quality
- Develop and execute verification test plans for digital and SoC designs
- Build simulation environments, testbenches, and verification components
- Debug simulation failures and analyze coverage
- Work closely with design engineers to ensure functional correctness and performance
- Use industry-standard tools such as Verilog/SystemVerilog, UVM, and scripting languages
- Automate workflows and analyze data using Python or similar tools
- Support end-to-end chip development from architecture through validation
- Collaborate with global engineering teams on leading-edge semiconductor products
What We're Looking For
- Currently enrolled in a Master’s or PhD program in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
- Strong foundation in digital logic design and computer architecture
- Familiarity with HDL languages such as Verilog or SystemVerilog
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
- Exposure to UVM or formal verification methodologies
- Experience with RTL design, simulation, or FPGA-based projects
- Knowledge of scripting languages (Python, Perl, TCL, or shell)
- Familiarity with SoC design concepts or high-speed interfaces (e.g., PCIe, DDR)
- Prior internship or academic project experience in digital design or verification
Expected Base Pay Range (USD)
35 - 70, $ per hour.The successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location and market conditions. The expected base pay range for this role may be modified based on market conditions.
Additional Compensation and Benefit Elements
Marvell is committed to providing exceptional, comprehensive benefits that support our employees at every stage - from internship to retirement and through life’s most important moments. Our offerings are built around four key pillars: financial well-being, family support, mental and physical health, and recognition. Highlights for our interns: medical, dental, and vision coverage, perks and discounts, robust mental health resources to prioritize emotional well-being, and paid holidays. Additional compensation may be available for intern PhD candidates. We look forward to sharing more with you during the interview process.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
Any applicant who requires a reasonable accommodation during the selection process should contact Marvell HR Helpdesk at TAOps@marvell.com.
Interview Integrity
To support fair and authentic hiring practices, candidates are not permitted to use AI tools (such as transcription apps, real-time answer generators like ChatGPT or Copilot, or automated note-taking bots) during interviews.
These tools must not be used to record, assist with, or enhance responses in any way. Our interviews are designed to evaluate your individual experience, thought process, and communication skills in real time. Use of AI tools without prior instruction from the interviewer will result in disqualification from the hiring process.
This position may require access to technology and/or software subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). As such, applicants must be eligible to access export-controlled information as defined under applicable law. Marvell may be required to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce and/or the U.S. Department of State. Except for U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), all applicants may be subject to an export license review process prior to employment.
#LI-SC1About Marvell
Marvell’s semiconductor solutions are the essential building blocks of the data infrastructure that connects our world. Across enterprise, cloud and AI, and carrier architectures, our innovative technology is enabling new possibilities.
At Marvell, you can affect the arc of individual lives, lift the trajectory of entire industries, and fuel the transformative potential of tomorrow. For those looking to make their mark on purposeful and enduring innovation, above and beyond fleeting trends, Marvell is a place to thrive, learn, and lead.
Your Team, Your Impact
Marvell’s Digital Logic & Design Verification Graduate Co-Op Program offers hands-on experience developing next-generation semiconductor technologies. This role is designed for students interested in digital IC design, SoC architecture, and verification methodologies, working on high-performance chips used in the scale up and scale out of AI data centers and other enterprise level applications.This team hires some of the biggest problem solvers in Silicon and has a huge impact on the work done at Marvell. You'll be working on chips that ship to some of the largest enterprise applications globally.
Co-ops will gain exposure across the design lifecycle—from RTL development to simulation, verification, and silicon validation—while collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams.
What You Can Expect
- Contribute to RTL design and implementation of digital logic blocks for ASICs/SoCs
- Support micro-architecture development, design specification, and implementation
- Assist with synthesis, timing analysis, and design reviews
- Collaborate with verification and physical design teams to ensure design quality
- Develop and execute verification test plans for digital and SoC designs
- Build simulation environments, testbenches, and verification components
- Debug simulation failures and analyze coverage
- Work closely with design engineers to ensure functional correctness and performance
- Use industry-standard tools such as Verilog/SystemVerilog, UVM, and scripting languages
- Automate workflows and analyze data using Python or similar tools
- Support end-to-end chip development from architecture through validation
- Collaborate with global engineering teams on leading-edge semiconductor products
What We're Looking For
- Currently enrolled in a Master’s or PhD program in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
- Strong foundation in digital logic design and computer architecture
- Familiarity with HDL languages such as Verilog or SystemVerilog
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
- Exposure to UVM or formal verification methodologies
- Experience with RTL design, simulation, or FPGA-based projects
- Knowledge of scripting languages (Python, Perl, TCL, or shell)
- Familiarity with SoC design concepts or high-speed interfaces (e.g., PCIe, DDR)
- Prior internship or academic project experience in digital design or verification
Expected Base Pay Range (USD)
35 - 70, $ per hour.The successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location and market conditions. The expected base pay range for this role may be modified based on market conditions.
Additional Compensation and Benefit Elements
Marvell is committed to providing exceptional, comprehensive benefits that support our employees at every stage - from internship to retirement and through life’s most important moments. Our offerings are built around four key pillars: financial well-being, family support, mental and physical health, and recognition. Highlights for our interns: medical, dental, and vision coverage, perks and discounts, robust mental health resources to prioritize emotional well-being, and paid holidays. Additional compensation may be available for intern PhD candidates. We look forward to sharing more with you during the interview process.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
Any applicant who requires a reasonable accommodation during the selection process should contact Marvell HR Helpdesk at TAOps@marvell.com.
Interview Integrity
To support fair and authentic hiring practices, candidates are not permitted to use AI tools (such as transcription apps, real-time answer generators like ChatGPT or Copilot, or automated note-taking bots) during interviews.
These tools must not be used to record, assist with, or enhance responses in any way. Our interviews are designed to evaluate your individual experience, thought process, and communication skills in real time. Use of AI tools without prior instruction from the interviewer will result in disqualification from the hiring process.
This position may require access to technology and/or software subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). As such, applicants must be eligible to access export-controlled information as defined under applicable law. Marvell may be required to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce and/or the U.S. Department of State. Except for U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), all applicants may be subject to an export license review process prior to employment.
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Tips for Your Design Verification Internship Search
Apply in the fall for summer roles
Large semiconductor and hardware employers open summer design verification internship applications as early as August, months before the role starts. If you wait until spring, the structured cohort programs are often closed. Set a reminder at the start of each fall semester and check for openings before classes settle in.
Build a linked project portfolio before you apply
Hiring teams for design verification internships have little work history to assess, so they look at what you've built. Document two or three projects showing your verification work, the HDL or testbench tools you used, and measurable outcomes like coverage closure or bug counts. A public GitHub repository with a clear README gives recruiters something concrete to review.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured programs tied to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts alongside that campus activity reaches employers who don't recruit through your school at all, widening the pool significantly.
Practice your technical screen out loud before interviews
Design verification intern interviews typically include a technical screen covering digital logic, finite state machines, and HDL or UVM concepts, sometimes with live coding or simulation exercises. Practice solving problems while explaining your reasoning aloud, since interviewers weigh how you think through a verification problem as much as whether you reach the right answer.
Target structured verification internship cohort programs early
Large semiconductor companies and EDA tool vendors run cohort-based design verification internship programs built to train students new to the field. These programs recruit early, fill fast, and often lead to return offers. Identify which companies run them at your university or in your target location and apply in the first wave, not after the general deadline.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 100% of the design verification internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before you start sorting through listings, since on-site roles often require relocation for the summer. Filter by location and work type first so every application you submit is for a role you can actually take.
Design Verification Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a design verification internship?
Lead with coursework and personal projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. The concrete artifact that gives recruiters something to assess is a portfolio or linked repository showing your verification work and the tools you used. Pair direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a design verification internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it for design verification interns is consistent performance on real project work, available headcount on the team, and how early you signal interest in returning. Position for a return offer by delivering on every assignment, but don't build your plans around it.
When should I apply for design verification internships?
Earlier than most expect. Large employers recruit summer interns the preceding fall, so applications for June starts can open as early as August or September. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, which means openings appear year-round and it pays to check consistently rather than assuming there's one fixed hiring window.
Are design verification internships paid?
Most professional design verification internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, so there's no single standard. Where an employer discloses pay, the listing will show it. Unpaid internships exist but are uncommon at established employers in hardware and semiconductor fields where design verification roles concentrate.
What should a design verification internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects that name the tools used and link to the work, such as a SystemVerilog or UVM testbench on GitHub, a simulation lab write-up, or a class project with documented coverage results. Add relevant coursework in digital design, computer architecture, or VLSI. Keep the resume to one page.
Are there remote design verification internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 0% of the design verification internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they draw applicants from across the country, so apply early once you spot one. Filter by work type when you search so you're only reviewing roles that match what you can actually commit to.
What is a silicon validation or verification engineering internship program?
Several large semiconductor and EDA companies run structured verification engineering internship cohorts that recruit students new to the field, often through university partnerships. These programs pair interns with a dedicated mentor, assign work on real verification IP or testbench infrastructure, and recruit early in the fall semester. They're competitive and fill in the first application wave, so identify the programs that fit your school year and apply as soon as they open.
Can international students get design verification internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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