Responsibilities
- Contributes to and improves the hardware solutions we develop.
- Uses performance instrumentation and presents results to team and architects.
- Think strategically, creatively, and innovate ways to communicate and visualize user experiences.
- Implements or recommends technical solutions to common quality and design challenges, with guidance from others (including logic design, verification, circuit design, physical design, and design for test).
- Uses standard practices to write complete design verification test cases, test benches, or automation.
- Assists in writing tests for formal pre-silicon verification of subsystems within a single block; includes the use of simulation and emulation tools, as well as tests for signal integrity, to prevent bugs/failures before production.
Qualifications
Required qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
- Must have at least one additional quarter/semester of school remaining following the completion of the internship.
Additional or Preferred qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
- Experience or classes in the following areas:
- Digital Logic Design and Simulation
- Object Oriented Programming and Data Structures
- Embedded Systems and Firmware
- Knowledge of verification principles, testbenches, UVM
- Knowledge of C/C++ and scripting languages
- Experience with digital timing analysis, synthesis, place-n-route
- Circuit design, including VLSI design and solid-state devices
The base pay range for this internship is USD $5,690.00 - $11,210.00 per month. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $7,410.00 - $12,250.00 per month.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-intern-pay
Microsoft accepts applications and processes offers for these roles on an ongoing basis throughout the academic calendar
(September - April)
This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
- At least one additional quarter or semester of school remaining after completing the internship
- Currently pursuing a Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
- Experience or coursework in digital logic design and simulation
- Experience or coursework in object-oriented programming and data structures
- Experience or coursework in embedded systems and firmware
- Knowledge of verification principles, testbenches, and UVM
- Knowledge of C/C++ and scripting languages
- Experience with digital timing analysis, synthesis, and place-and-route
- Experience with circuit design, VLSI design, and solid-state devices
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are described as a standout, highlighted by a strong 401(k) match structure and immediate vesting, plus additional plan features for tax-advantaged saving.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-oriented benefits are portrayed as a meaningful strength, with substantial paid parental leave and added supports like back-up care and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
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