Santa Clara, CA, United States of America
18 hours ago
DFT Intern - Summer 2025

NVIDIA has continuously reinvented itself over two decades. Our invention of the GPU in 1999 sparked the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined modern computer graphics, and revolutionized parallel computing. More recently, GPU deep learning ignited modern AI — the next era of computing. NVIDIA is a “learning machine” that constantly evolves by adapting to new opportunities that are hard to solve, that only we can take on, and that matter to the world. This is our life’s work - to amplify human creativity and intelligence.

We are now looking for a DFT Intern! Are you passionate about manufacturing quality? Do you like to work at the intersection of design and silicon testing? NVIDIA is seeking extraordinary DFT interns who love to push the quality of the products they work on to the ultimate levels. The team is building groundbreaking methodologies and flows to drive production times and quality to the highest level.

What you’ll be doing:

As a member of the team, you will design and implement test methodologies for large, complex, high-volume Digital IC's.

Work with logic designers to review and analyze IC designs and apply test techniques as necessary.

Develop software to automate test logic insertion, timing analysis, vector generation, and validation.

Work on semiconductor pre-silicon and post-silicon issue debug.

Investigate high impact ideas for silicon test and quality for next generation designs.

What we need to see:

Pursuing a MS or PhD with focus in DFT.

Experience with Digital Design

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

Experience in DFT

Knowledge of techniques for the automated testing of complex semiconductors, including JTAG, BIST, and ATPG.

Experience with Verilog/Coding

Scripting (Python/Perl) is a plus

NVIDIA is widely considered one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We employ some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world. Are you passionate about joining our life work to amplify human inventiveness and intelligence? If you are creative, collaborative, and have a real passion for design methodology and automation, we want to hear from you.

The hourly rate for our interns is 18 USD - 71 USD. Our internship hourly rates are a standard pay determined based on the position and your location, year in school, degree, and experience.

You will also be eligible for Intern benefits. NVIDIA accepts applications on an ongoing basis. ​

NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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