Design Engineering Intern

The Silicon Labs Summer Internship Program 

At Silicon Labs, our internship program offers students the opportunity to do meaningful, hands-on work that directly impacts the future of connected devices. As an intern, you’ll contribute to real projects, collaborate with world-class engineers, and gain exposure to the full product lifecycle, from research and design to testing and integration. Our program also includes professional development workshops, networking events, and mentorship to help you grow both technically and professionally.  Our goal is to help you build on your skills, gain hands-on experience, and explore the potential of a future career with Silicon Labs. Learn more about our Summer Internship Program.

Meet the Team 

You’ll join the Wireless MCU – Digital Design team, which is responsible for the integrated circuit (IC) design of digital components across the entire system-on-chip (SoC). The team’s work spans from architecture and design through verification, ensuring that each block integrates seamlessly into high-performance, low-power SoCs. By combining digital and analog expertise, the team drives innovation in embedded systems for a wide range of wireless applications. 

Responsibilities 

• Support the digital IC design of system-on-chip (SoC) architectures for wireless microcontrollers. 

• Apply knowledge of VLSI design to contribute to block-level and system-level digital designs. 

• Collaborate with engineers on integrating analog and digital circuits into cohesive SoC solutions. 

• Assist in modeling, simulation, and verification activities to validate design functionality. 

• Participate in reviews, share findings, and propose improvements to existing design methodologies. 

Skills You Need 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field. 

• Completion of coursework in VLSI design, digital IC design, and digital embedded systems or SoC design. 

• Strong interest in digital design, SoC architectures, and embedded systems. 

The following qualifications will be considered a plus: 

• Prior experience with IC design tools or digital verification flows. 

• Exposure to mixed-signal design concepts bridging analog and digital systems. 

• Research or project work related to embedded systems or system-on-chip design. 

• Activities in student organization related to interests 

Perks and Program Offerings 

You can look forward to the following:     

• Hybrid work schedule  

• Free downtown parking  

• Full access to onsite gym  

• Free snacks and beverages  

• Weekly Lunch and Learn sessions 

• Weekly 1 x 1’s with your manager and mentor 

• Weekly "Meet a Former Intern” coffee chats  

• Monthly wellness offerings  

• Monthly company updates with our CEO  

• Inclusion in social events with various teams and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) 

• Participation in select L&D offerings  

• Virtual events with global intern class  

• End of summer presentation of your project during Intern Symposium 

The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $79,040 ($38/HR) to $95,680 ($46/HR) USD. Actual base pay could vary based on factors including but not limited to experience, geographic location where work will be performed and applicant’s skill set. The base pay is just one component of the total compensation package for employees.  Other components may include a sign on bonus. 

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