Design Verification Intern

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Singapore, SGP
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Hardware • Internet of Things • Software • Wearables • Semiconductor
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The Role
Design Verification Intern responsible for verifying digital and SoC designs. Develop test plans, reusable SystemVerilog/UVM testbenches, test cases, stimulus, checkers, and coverage metrics. Automate randomized testing, debug verification issues, perform root-cause analysis, and collaborate with design teams. The role focuses on semiconductor and IoT applications, with edge AI inference experience preferred.
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Company Overview

Ambiq is on a mission to enable intelligence everywhere — powering the AI edge revolution with the world's lowest-power semiconductor solutions.

Built on our proprietary sub- and near-threshold technology, our chips deliver multi-fold improvements in energy efficiency without costly process scaling. Since 2010, we've shipped over 300 million units to customers building smarter wearables, medical devices, IoT products, and AI-powered edge applications.

Our cross-functional teams span design, research, development, production, marketing, sales, and operations across Austin, Hsinchu, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Singapore. We move fast, tackle hard problems, and create space for people to grow through complex, meaningful work that shapes the future of technology.

We're looking for self-motivated, creative problem-solvers who are eager to push technological limits and make a real impact in energy efficiency.

At Ambiq, we live by five values: Innovate. Collaborate. Focus. Learn. Achieve.

If that's you, join us — the intelligence everywhere revolution starts here.


Responsibilities

You will be responsible for verifying digital designs, including systems-on-chip with multiple CPUs, digital signal processors, security hardware, and other logic for IoT applications.

Specific responsibilities include:

  • The right candidate will be a self-starter who assumes full ownership of DV tasks and delivers high-quality results.
  • Develop test plans at block, sub-system, and chip level.
  • Execute SoC-based verification at full-chip.
  • Implement scalable and reusable test benches using SystemVerilog and UVM.
  • Develop comprehensive test cases, stimulus generation, and checkers to achieve high coverage.
  • Automating the test environment for randomized testing and score boarding.
  • Utilize advanced debugging techniques to identify and resolve design and verification issues.
  • Perform root-cause analysis and work with design teams to fix identified issues
  • Define and track functional and code coverage metrics to ensure thorough verification.
  • Ensure that verification quality meets or exceeds industry standards and project requirements.
  • Edge-based AI inference is preferred.

Requirements

What you need to have to be successful

  • Currently pursuing a B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
  • Completed coursework in several of the following areas:
  • Familiar with Verilog/SystemVerilog
  • Proficient in at least one scripting or programming language (Python, Perl, Tcl, or C/C++).
  • Comfortable working in a Linux/UNIX environment
  • Technologies: Familiar with AMBA AXI/AHB/APB protocols
  • Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills
  • Good communication skills and a collaborative mindset

What you need 

We're seeking passionate technologists who thrive on pushing the boundaries, solving complex challenges, and driving transformative solutions. 

At Ambiq, you'll collaborate with a dynamic team that values relentless innovation, customer-centric thinking, and continuous learning. If you're a self-motivated, creative problem-solver eager to push technological limits and make a meaningful impact in energy efficiency, this is your opportunity to grow, excel, and turn groundbreaking ideas into reality. 

Most importantly, the successful candidate will be able to live the Ambiq Shared Values: 

  • Innovate: We tenaciously find ways to break down the barriers to possible solutions 
  • Collaborate: We proactively communicate and encourage each other to be better. 
  • Focus: We keep the voice of the customer at the center of everything we do. 
  • Learn: We strive for continuous improvement and are always curious. 
  • Achieve: We execute on quality and follow through on our commitments. 

 

Skills Required

  • Currently pursuing a B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
  • Completed coursework in relevant engineering areas
  • Familiarity with Verilog or SystemVerilog
  • Proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language: Python, Perl, Tcl, or C/C++
  • Comfort working in a Linux or UNIX environment
  • Familiarity with AMBA AXI, AHB, or APB protocols
  • Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills
  • Good communication skills and a collaborative mindset
  • Experience with edge-based AI inference
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The Company
HQ: Austin, Texas
220 Employees
Year Founded: 2010

What We Do

Ambiq® enables intelligence (AI and beyond) everywhere by delivering the lowest-power semiconductor solutions for battery-powered edge devices. As a pioneer in ultra-low power SoCs, Ambiq empowers wearables, IoT, smart home, healthcare, and industrial products with always-on, energy-efficient intelligence. Backed by our SPOT® technology and global innovation leadership, Ambiq is shaping the future of edge AI.

Why Work With Us

Direct influence on silicon architecture Smaller, high-impact teams Hardware/software co-design in real time Faster technical decision cycles Visible ownership at Staff & Director level Austin-based collaboration culture

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Building silicon and embedded AI systems requires tight collaboration across firmware, hardware, validation, and architecture teams. We believe the hardest engineering problems are solved through direct, daily collaboration.

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