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Get Access To All JobsAbout GlobalFoundries
GlobalFoundries (GF) is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world’s most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GF makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets.
Internship Program Overview:
Our Interns & Co-ops are our entry-level talent pipeline for GF across the globe. Our goal is to provide students with a meaningful work experience that will equip them with the skills to embark on a career in the fast-paced and growing semiconductor industry after graduation. As an intern at GF, you’ll experience one-on-one mentorship, work assignments that prioritize your growth and potential, professional development opportunities, and the chance to network with executives.
Summary of Role:
This internship role is for those individuals who are interested in the area of design verification. An ideal candidate would be required to perform various duties associated in the art of design verification by utilizing modern tools/methodologies.
Primary/Essential Responsibilities:
- Job requires individual to perform various tasks associated with Design Verification RISCV architecture Processors/Cores
- These tasks include but not limited to:
- Reviewing Design and RISCV Standard Specifications
- Test Plan Creation, Tests Creation, Test Case Debug, Coverage Closure
- Modeling, Flow and Methodology development
Other Responsibilities:
- Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.
Required/Essential Qualifications:
- Education – At least a sophomore at time of application and actively pursuing a Bachelor’s, master’s degree in electrical, Electronics and/or Computer Engineering major or related field through an accredited degree program during the time of internship with Computer architecture and VLSI Design as an important and primary part of the curriculum
- Must have at least an overall 3.0 GPA and be in good academic standing
- Candidate is expected to possess good communication skills and an uncanny ability to document various aspects of process/methodologies
- Language Fluency – English (Written & Verbal)
- Must have knowledge or understanding UNIX OS, Assembly Programming
- Curiosity to learn new tools/languages
- Ability to work at least 20 hours per week during the internship
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior related internship or co-op experience
- Demonstrated prior leadership experience in the workplace, school projects, competitions, etc.
- Project management skills, i.e., the ability to innovate and execute on solutions that matter; the ability to navigate ambiguity
Expected Salary Range
$0.00 - $0.00
The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at usaccommodations@gf.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
An offer with GlobalFoundries is conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.
GlobalFoundries is fully committed to equal opportunity in the workplace and believes that cultural diversity within the company enhances its business potential. GlobalFoundries goal of excellence in business necessitates the attraction and retention of highly qualified people. Artificial barriers and stereotypic biases detract from this objective and may be illegally discriminatory.
All policies and processes which pertain to employees including recruitment, selection, training, utilization, promotion, compensation, benefits, extracurricular programs, and termination are created and implemented without regard to age, ethnicity, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic or category specified by local, state or federal law.
About GlobalFoundries
GlobalFoundries (GF) is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world’s most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GF makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets.
Internship Program Overview:
Our Interns & Co-ops are our entry-level talent pipeline for GF across the globe. Our goal is to provide students with a meaningful work experience that will equip them with the skills to embark on a career in the fast-paced and growing semiconductor industry after graduation. As an intern at GF, you’ll experience one-on-one mentorship, work assignments that prioritize your growth and potential, professional development opportunities, and the chance to network with executives.
Summary of Role:
This internship role is for those individuals who are interested in the area of design verification. An ideal candidate would be required to perform various duties associated in the art of design verification by utilizing modern tools/methodologies.
Primary/Essential Responsibilities:
- Job requires individual to perform various tasks associated with Design Verification RISCV architecture Processors/Cores
- These tasks include but not limited to:
- Reviewing Design and RISCV Standard Specifications
- Test Plan Creation, Tests Creation, Test Case Debug, Coverage Closure
- Modeling, Flow and Methodology development
Other Responsibilities:
- Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.
Required/Essential Qualifications:
- Education – At least a sophomore at time of application and actively pursuing a Bachelor’s, master’s degree in electrical, Electronics and/or Computer Engineering major or related field through an accredited degree program during the time of internship with Computer architecture and VLSI Design as an important and primary part of the curriculum
- Must have at least an overall 3.0 GPA and be in good academic standing
- Candidate is expected to possess good communication skills and an uncanny ability to document various aspects of process/methodologies
- Language Fluency – English (Written & Verbal)
- Must have knowledge or understanding UNIX OS, Assembly Programming
- Curiosity to learn new tools/languages
- Ability to work at least 20 hours per week during the internship
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior related internship or co-op experience
- Demonstrated prior leadership experience in the workplace, school projects, competitions, etc.
- Project management skills, i.e., the ability to innovate and execute on solutions that matter; the ability to navigate ambiguity
Expected Salary Range
$0.00 - $0.00
The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at usaccommodations@gf.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
An offer with GlobalFoundries is conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.
GlobalFoundries is fully committed to equal opportunity in the workplace and believes that cultural diversity within the company enhances its business potential. GlobalFoundries goal of excellence in business necessitates the attraction and retention of highly qualified people. Artificial barriers and stereotypic biases detract from this objective and may be illegally discriminatory.
All policies and processes which pertain to employees including recruitment, selection, training, utilization, promotion, compensation, benefits, extracurricular programs, and termination are created and implemented without regard to age, ethnicity, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic or category specified by local, state or federal law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Engineering Intern
Translate your academic credentials early
If your engineering degree is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation before you apply. PERM requires your education to satisfy the job's minimum requirements, and a delayed evaluation can stall the employer's I-140 filing.
Target employers with federal contracting work
Federal contractors and national laboratories are far more likely to sponsor Engineering Interns for green cards than commercial startups. PERM filings for intern-level roles cluster in defense, aerospace, and infrastructure sectors where specialized talent gaps are easiest to document.
Search green card filings by role using Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter employers who have filed PERM applications for engineering intern or junior engineering roles. That history signals willingness to sponsor again, letting you focus outreach on realistic targets rather than guessing.
Understand how PERM documents your specific role
DOL requires the PERM job description to reflect what you actually do, not a generic engineering title. Roles with vague or overly broad duties are more likely to face audit, so work with your employer to document the technical specificity of your intern functions.
Verify your employer's E-Verify enrollment status
PERM sponsorship only proceeds through employers authorized to hire foreign nationals lawfully. If you're on OPT or CPT and targeting green card sponsorship simultaneously, confirm the employer is enrolled in E-Verify before investing time in their process.
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Find Engineering Intern JobsEngineering Intern Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Can an employer sponsor an Engineering Intern for a green card?
Yes, but it's uncommon. An employer can file a PERM labor certification for an intern-level engineering role if the position genuinely requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific engineering field and the company can demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available. Research institutions, federal contractors, and engineering consultancies are the most frequent sponsors at this level.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for Engineering Interns?
H-1B is a temporary work visa with an annual cap and lottery, while EB-3 green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no lottery and no annual cap at the per-petition level for most countries. The PERM process takes longer to initiate than H-1B, often 12 to 24 months from start to green card approval, but the outcome is permanent status rather than repeated renewals.
What PERM requirements apply specifically to Engineering Intern roles?
DOL requires the employer to conduct a formal recruitment campaign showing no qualified U.S. workers are available for the exact role being sponsored. For intern-level positions, the job duties must justify a minimum bachelor's degree requirement in a specific engineering discipline. Roles described too broadly risk audit. The employer bears the recruitment and legal costs throughout the PERM process.
How do I find Engineering Intern jobs where employers have a history of green card sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search for engineering intern roles filtered by employers who have filed PERM applications in the past. Prior PERM filings are public DOL disclosure data, so searching by employer name and role type shows which companies have actually sponsored at junior engineering levels before, which is a stronger signal than a job posting that simply lists sponsorship as possible.
Does being on OPT or CPT affect my eligibility for Engineering Intern green card sponsorship?
Not directly. OPT and CPT are separate work authorization categories unrelated to PERM eligibility. An employer can initiate PERM while you're working on OPT or CPT, but timing matters: PERM and the subsequent I-140 and adjustment of status process can take two or more years, so you'd need to maintain valid work authorization throughout by transitioning to H-1B or another status before OPT expires.
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