Digital IC Design Engineer Intern

About the role

Neuralink is on a mission to create groundbreaking devices that establish a bi-directional interface with the brain. These innovative devices aim to restore movement to individuals with paralysis, provide sight to the visually impaired, and transform human interaction with technology. As part of this vision, we are seeking a Digital IC Design Engineer Intern to join our Brain Interfaces Soc Department. This team is dedicated to developing chip architecture and silicon implementations for high-bandwidth brain-computer interfaces, pushing the boundaries of what is achievable in the field.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Engage in micro-architecture design and RTL implementation for various low-power components, including digital signal processors, general-purpose hardware accelerators, graphics processing units, and radio MAC/PHY interfaces.
• Collaborate with firmware engineers to design and implement hardware/software interfaces that enhance system functionality.
• Optimize application-specific architectures by conducting complex system modeling for energy and performance benchmarks, analyzing workloads, and making architecture-level design trade-offs.
• Perform verification of complex system-on-chip designs, including behavioral level modeling, model equivalence checks, and FPGA emulation.
• Conduct analog mixed-signal co-simulation and ensure design for testability in your projects.
• Work closely with silicon validation engineers during silicon bring-up tests to ensure successful integration and functionality of the designs.
• Participate in workload analysis and modeling to balance energy efficiency and performance while considering manufacturing process variations.
• Contribute to the development of innovative solutions that enhance the energy efficiency and scalability of our wireless brain-computer interfaces.

Requirements

• A strong background in electrical engineering, computer science, or computer engineering, demonstrating exceptional ability in the field.
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience in digital design, showcasing a solid understanding of the principles and practices involved.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as SystemVerilog, C/C++, and Python, essential for the role.
• Experience with complex digital systems, covering aspects from architecture to microarchitecture and RTL, utilizing industry-standard tools.
• Familiarity with designing digital signal processing pipelines, from algorithm development to RTL implementation.
• A proactive and analytical mindset, with a passion for tackling new challenges in chip design.

Nice to have

• Experience in optimizing architectures with process technology customization, enhancing performance and efficiency.
• Background in verifying complex digital systems using industry-standard verification tools.
• Knowledge of physical design processes for complex digital systems, contributing to overall design integrity.
• Experience in testing and debugging digital system-on-a-chip designs, ensuring reliability and functionality.
• Familiarity with functional modeling and logic verification using SystemVerilog, SystemC/C++, or UVM methodologies.
• Experience in automating tool flows to streamline design processes and improve efficiency.

Skills & tools

• Proficient in SystemVerilog, C/C++, and Python for design and verification tasks.
• Familiarity with industry-standard tools for digital design, verification, and physical design processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Experience with embedded design and knowledge of processor instruction set architecture design is a plus.

Practical notes

• The anticipated hourly wage for this internship position is $35 per hour.
• This role offers an excellent opportunity to work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry, contributing to projects that have the potential to change lives.
• Full-time employees at Neuralink enjoy a range of benefits, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid holidays, and commuter benefits.
• Interns may initially be excluded from certain benefits such as equity, 401(k) plans, and parental leave until specific conditions are met.

Join us at Neuralink to be part of a team that is not only at the forefront of technology but also dedicated to making a meaningful impact on the world. If you are passionate about digital design and eager to contribute to innovative projects in the realm of brain-computer interfaces, we encourage you to apply for this exciting internship opportunity.