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Job description
Efficient Computer is hiring a Hardware/Silicon Internship — a internship, based in Austin, TX role. Apply directly on Efficient Computer's careers page below.
Hardware/Silicon Internship
Location: Austin, TX, Pittsburgh, PA, San Francisco, California, United States
Department: Engineering
Efficient is developing the world’s most energy-efficient general-purpose computer processor. Efficient’s patented technology uses 100x less energy than state of the art commercially available ultra-low-power processors and is programmable using standard high-level programming languages and AI/ML frameworks. This level of efficiency makes perpetual, pervasive intelligence possible: run AI/ML continuously on a AA battery for 5-10 years. Our platform’s unprecedented level of efficiency enables IoT devices to intelligently capture and curate first-party data to drive the next major computing revolution
About the role
Efficient Computer is building a new energy-efficient processor architecture from the ground up. As a Silicon Engineering Intern, you'll join our hardware team and work on production silicon, not a sandbox project. Each intern owns a well-scoped project, has a dedicated mentor, and presents results to the engineering team at the end of the internship.
What you'll do
- Help define micro-architecture for blocks and features, and implement RTL in SystemVerilog.
- Turn specs into verification plans, build testbench components, and write and debug tests.
- Run synthesis, place-and-route and timing analysis, and evaluate power, performance and area trade-offs.
- Build and improve design, verification and implementation flows, including automation and AI-assisted tooling.
- Work with architecture, design and verification engineers to find and fix issues before tapeout.
Required qualifications
- Currently pursuing a BS, MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering with graduation expected by Summer 2028.
- At least one term of school remaining after summer 2027.
- Coursework or project experience in digital logic design, verification, VLSI/physical design, or EDA tooling.
- Experience with at least one programming or scripting language, such as Python, C/C++, Tcl or Perl.
How to stand out
- Coursework in computer architecture.
- Verilog and System Verilog proficiency
- Experience with synthesis, static timing analysis, or place-and-route tools
- Experience with simulators and waveform debug
- FPGA design experience
- Interest in applying LLMs/agents to engineering workflows.
Details
- Duration: 12 weeks onsite, Summer 2027, then fulltime onsite/ part time onsite/ part time remote in Fall 2027
- Location: On-site in Austin, TX, San Jose, CA or Pittsburgh, PA
Why Join Efficient?
Efficient offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including 401K match, company-paid benefits, equity program, paid parental leave, and flexibility. We are committed to personal and professional development and strive to grow together as people and as a company.
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Frequently asked questions
What skills are required for Hardware/Silicon Internship at Efficient Computer?
The required skills for Hardware/Silicon Internship at Efficient Computer include: SystemVerilog, Python, C++, Perl, Verilog, FPGA, LLM.
What is the seniority level for Hardware/Silicon Internship at Efficient Computer?
Hardware/Silicon Internship at Efficient Computer is a Internship level position.
How do I apply for Hardware/Silicon Internship at Efficient Computer?
You can view the full description and apply for Hardware/Silicon Internship at Efficient Computer on EchoJobs: https://echojobs.io/job/efficient-computer-hardware-silicon-internship-t0kbd.