ASIC Design Student for the Soc Group

Location: Israel (IL)

Description

At Sony Semiconductor Israel, we develop advanced wireless and IoT solutions that connect millions of devices worldwide.

Our engineers own significant parts of each project, becoming true experts in their fields. You'll work directly with your team from initial concept through final delivery, seeing the real impact of your work.

We maintain a flat organization where ideas flow freely between engineers and leadership. Our experienced team members actively mentor newer colleagues, creating an environment where everyone can learn and grow.

We're proud that our employees choose to build long-term careers with us. Many of our team members have been with the company for years, contributing to a stable, knowledgeable workplace where collaboration comes naturally.

We understand the importance of work-life balance and want to make it easy for you to have time for everything you want to do.

What you will be doing

As an ASIC Design student you will be part of the SoC Silicon team developing Sony’s next-generation IoT chips. You will contribute directly to the creation of advanced digital systems used in real-world products. This position offers hands-on exposure to complex semiconductor projects in a highly collaborative engineering environment.

On a typical day

On a typical day, you may translate specifications into RTL, run simulations to validate your design, write scripts to automate workflows, and debug integration issues with cross-functional teams. You will also participate in design reviews, track project progress, and get guidance from senior engineers as you learn practical SoC development skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the full SoC development flow, from architecture definition and specification through RTL design and verification
• Design, integrate, and debug complex digital blocks and sub-systems
• Collaborate with Physical Design, Software, and Production teams for smooth system integration
• Assist in hardware-software co-design and integration for IoT applications
• Run simulations and verify SoC components to ensure correct functionality
• Develop automation tools and scripts to improve design and verification flows
• Document design processes, test results, and project progress

Requirements

• Fourth-year student in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering from a recognized university.
• Knowledge of Verilog / SystemVerilog
• Understanding of digital design and RTL development
• Familiarity with embedded systems or microcontroller architectures — advantage
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python — advantage
• Basic understanding of analog and digital circuit principles — advantage

Working Style

• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams
• Curiosity and motivation to learn new technologies