$29 - $49 USD hourly
About the role
This role supports the development and validation of process design kits (PDKs) for analog and mixed-signal design teams. You will gain exposure to analog and mixed-signal design across heterogeneous process technologies, including compound-semiconductor platforms and advanced foundry nodes at 22nm and below.
What you'll do
- Assist in developing and maintaining PDK components: device models, pcells, technology files, and DRC/LVS/PEX rule decks.
- Support validation of PDK releases against foundry documentation, reference structures, and internal design benchmarks.
- Help with device characterization and data collection for HBT and GaAs process technologies.
- Assist in enabling foundry technologies at 22nm and above for analog/mixed-signal design IPs, under senior engineer guidance.
- Participate in collaboration between foundries, process teams, and design groups to help identify and document PDK issues.
- Contribute to regression and QA infrastructure for PDK releases; help maintain version control and release notes.
- Take ownership of a defined project or tool improvement over the course of the internship, with mentorship support.
What you'll need
- Currently pursuing a B.Tech/B.E./M.Tech/M.E./M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Coursework or project experience in semiconductor device physics, circuit design, or VLSI/analog design.
- Basic familiarity with Cadence Virtuoso or similar CAD/EDA tools.
- Working knowledge of Python and/or SKILL, or strong general programming fundamentals with willingness to learn.
- Ability to read technical documentation and follow structured processes.
- Strong attention to detail and eagerness to learn PDK development practices.
Nice to have
- Coursework or exposure to RF/analog circuit design (power amplifiers, LNAs, switches).
- Familiarity with semiconductor fabrication concepts (passive devices, process corners, high-voltage devices).
- Prior internship, lab, or academic project experience involving device modeling or data analysis.
- Interest in foundry/process technology as a career path.
- Basic understanding of scripting for automation or QA purposes.
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This role has been open 44 days — well below the 67-day median for EDA/CAD Engineering roles.
EDA/CAD Engineering · EDA Tools
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Open roles in category
731
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Median days open
67 d
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Category median salary (all employers)
$187k
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| Metric | Skyworks | All employers we track in this specialty (731 roles · 77 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 13 | 731 |
| Open roles in the wider Physical Implementation family | 18 | 1606 · 116 employers |
| Median days open | 47 d | 67 d (−20 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $187k |
Who's hiring in this category
- Cadence Design Systems · 162 open roles · median 163 d
- Synopsys · 61 open roles · median 54 d
- Micron Technology · 48 open roles · median 45 d
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- Keysight Technologies · 33 open roles · median 117 d
How we counted: 731 open EDA/CAD Engineering (EDA Tools) roles from 77 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 8 Nov 2026. Specialty figures count only roles carrying this exact specialty label, so an employer's related work in neighbouring specialties is not included there — it is counted in the wider Physical Implementation family row. Figures refresh nightly.