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Chip/EDA/Software Intern

Mountain View, California, United StatesOnsiteInternshipJunior / Entry-level$5,200–$7,000 /yrPosted 2 months agoHidden Gem · YC Startup

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Role summary

We are seeking software interns with VLSI experience and strong coding skills to contribute to the development of AI-native tools and agent-driven workflows for chip design. This in-person role in Mountain View, CA, offers the opportunity to build and ship critical EDA software, collaborate with founders on engineering decisions, and work with tooling partners. The position can be part-time or full-time and may lead to a full-time role. Ideal candidates are resourceful, self-starters who are passionate about quality and thrive in a fast-paced startup environment.

**We’re hiring software interns with VLSI experience + strong coding skills to build/ship our AI-native tools and agent-driven workflows for chip design.**

**This is an in-person role at our Mountain View office, and can be either part-time or full-time effective immediately.**

This may transition into a full-time role.

### **Who you are:**

You’re excited about directly contributing to the growth and velocity of a fast-growing startup that is transforming the way chips are built by the entire industry.

You are resourceful, a self-starter, and care intensely about the quality of your work.

You want to work at a scrappy startup that sets and meets aggressive goals.

You enjoy working in-person with others, and are able to come to our Mountain View office multiple times a week.

**If this sounds like you, please apply to join the team!**

### **What you’ll do:**

* Build/ship critical EDA software (Python/C++) to Fortune 500s and chip unicorns
* Be a liaison with some of our tooling partners
* Collaborate directly with the founders on key engineering design decisions

### **Minimum requirements:**

* Available for 15-40 hours/week in-person in Mountain View, CA
* Good at writing/shipping high-quality code (Python/C++) quickly
* Basic VLSI experience (coursework or projects)
* Adaptive, data-driven, and works from first principles

### **Benefits:**

* Generous salary
* Commuting stipend
* Team meals



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