Intern, CPU Microarchitect Engineer

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What You’ll Learn

• Project Overview: High Performance OoO Superscalar CPU    
• Skills You’ll Learn:  
  • Define microarchitecture of feature(s) or extensions for RISC-V CPU 
  • Write and test RTL for the features and integrate in the CPU 
  • Hands-on experience in cutting-edge CPU design projects. 
  • Opportunity to learn from and collaborate with industry experts. 
  • A dynamic and inclusive work environment. 

What You’ll Do

The Advanced Processor Lab (APL) is one of the research teams of Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology (SAIT) which is Samsung‘s R&D hub, established as the incubator for cutting-edge technologies. SAIT’s mission has covered various research areas from AI applications/algorithms research, neuromorphic processor, domain-specific accelerators to new materials, quantum computing, and supercomputer system. 

APL is committed to shaping the future of CPU processor and SoC architecture for the most demanding applications of the future like AI and HPC. We are building the foundation of processors and the related platform which are applied to various business targets of Samsung in the future. 

We are seeking a highly motivated intern to join our CPU Design and Micro-Architecture team in Summer 2025. As an intern, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers to contribute to the design, development, and verification of CPU microarchitectures. You will assist in the design and implementation of key components of modern processors, including pipeline stages, memory hierarchy, and communication protocols, gaining hands-on experience in cutting-edge CPU technologies. 

Location: Onsite at our San Jose headquarters 5 days a week 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Assist in the design and development of CPU microarchitecture components such as pipelines, execution units, and caches. 
• Collaborate with senior engineers on micro-architectural modeling and analysis to improve performance, power, and area efficiency. 
• Help in the development of RTL designs for various CPU blocks and contribute to verification and validation efforts. 
• Participate in architecture definition discussions and assist in performance analysis using simulators and tools. 
• Debug and resolve design issues using simulation and hardware emulation environments. 
• Document design work, test plans, and test cases as part of the project deliverables. 
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned. 

What You Bring

• Currently pursuing a Master’s or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fields. 
• Must have at least 1 academic quarter/semester remaining 
• Strong understanding of digital logic design and computer architecture concepts. 
• Familiarity with HDL languages such as Verilog, SystemVerilog and VHDL. 
• Strong knowledge of CPU pipeline architecture, instruction sets (RISC-V, ARM, x86), and memory hierarchy. 
• Experience with simulation and verification tools (e.g., ModelSim, Questa, or equivalent) and FPGA tools- Vivado or Quartus- is a plus. 
• Strong programming skills in Verilog, SystemVerilog. 
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. 
• Coursework or experience in computer architecture, microprocessor design, parallel programming, digital logic design etc. 
• Exposure to RISC-V or other instruction set architectures. 
• Experience with FPGA development or CPU emulation environments. 
• Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Perl, TCL, Python) for automation. 
• You’re inclusive, adapting your style to the situation and diverse global norms of our people. 
• An avid learner, you approach challenges with curiosity and resilience, seeking data to help build understanding. 
• You’re collaborative, building relationships, humbly offering support and openly welcoming approaches. 
• Innovative and creative, you proactively explore new ideas and adapt quickly to change. 

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