STA Algorithm Development Intern

We Are:Drive technology innovations that shape the way we live and connect. Our technology drives the Era of Pervasive Intelligence, where smart tech and AI are seamlessly woven into daily life. From self-driving cars and health-monitoring smartwatches to renewable energy systems that efficiently distribute clean power, Synopsys creates high-performance silicon chips that help build a healthier, safer, and more sustainable world.

At Synopsys, interns dive into real-world projects, gaining hands-on experience while collaborating with our passionate teams worldwide-and having fun in the process! You'll have the freedom to share your ideas, unleash your creativity, and explore your interests. This is your opportunity to bring your solutions to life and work with cutting-edge technology that shapes not only the future of innovation but also your own career path. Join us and start shaping your future today!

Our mission is to fuel today's innovations and spark tomorrow's creativity. Together, we embrace a growth mindset, empower one another, and collaborate to achieve our shared goals. Every day, we live by our values of Integrity, Excellence, Leadership, and Passion, fostering an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive-both at work and beyond.

• Designing and analyzing STA algorithms for improved PPA during post-placement optimization.
• Driving the success of Synopsys' physical design flow and tools, enhancing overall product performance.
• Contributing to the advancement of next-generation process nodes and design methodologies.
• Being part of a highly skilled and dedicated team focused on delivering innovative solutions for STA during design and optimization.

• Basic knowledge of programming basics: data structures, sort, find, etc. algorithms, numerical methods.
• Ability to read and analyze the code in C/C++, basic experience.
• Strong desires to learn and explore new technologies and demonstrates good analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Exercises independent judgment in selecting methods and techniques to obtain solutions.
• Exceptional debugging skills with good understanding of scripting languages.
• Experience with Synopsys STA, EDA tool/CAD flow development is a bonus.

• Program Length: 12-weeks
• Location: Sunnyvale, CA
• Working Model: In-office
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-time
• Start Date: May / June 2025

Synopsys is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants to apply, regardless of age, color, family or medical leave, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, race and ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please reach out to us.