Design Verification Engineer Intern

MIPS – A GlobalFoundries company is seeking a Design Verification Engineer Intern to join the CPU verification team in Plano, Texas. The intern will gain hands-on experience verifying processor components, with a focus on CPU core functionality, performance, and modeling, while learning advanced verification methodologies and collaborating with experienced architects and designers. ## Essential Responsibilities - Perform functional verification of CPU cores and related subsystems. - Interpret microarchitectural specifications and contribute to effective verification strategies. - Develop and execute verification plans, including testbench creation and test case development. - Write directed and constrained-random test cases in SystemVerilog, C, and Assembly. - Use UVM-based environments for coverage-driven verification. - Analyze coverage reports and support closure of functional and code coverage gaps. - Automate regression and verification flows using Python, Perl, or Shell. - Collaborate with engineers and architects to support design quality and performance. - Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs. ## Required Qualifications - At least a sophomore at time of application and actively pursuing a Bachelor's in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field through an accredited degree program during the time of internship. - Overall 3.0 GPA minimum and good academic standing. - English fluency (written and verbal). - Ability to work at least 40 hours per week during the internship. - Coursework or project experience with SystemVerilog, UVM, or constrained-random verification. - Familiarity with CPU architectures such as RISC-V, ARM, or MIPS. - Basic understanding of cache and coherency concepts. - Scripting experience in Python, Perl, or Shell. - Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills. - Self-motivated and collaborative, with the ability to contribute to project goals. ## Preferred Qualifications - Prior related internship or co-op experience. - Demonstrated prior leadership experience in the workplace, school projects, competitions, etc. - Strong interest in leveraging AI tools and emerging technologies to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and support effective decision-making. - Project management skills, including the ability to innovate and execute on solutions that matter and navigate ambiguity. - Strong written and verbal communication skills. - Strong planning and organizational skills. - Exposure to RISC-V architecture. - Knowledge of interconnect protocols such as AXI, ACE, or CHI. - Experience with FPGA prototyping or emulation platforms.