2026 Fall Intern, SOC Modeling

We are looking for interns to participate in system performance analysis, modeling and simulation using SoC modeling platforms and explore hardware/software co-design for features for next generation mobile products. Strong coding skills, operating system understanding, knowledge of computer architecture, and an aptitude for debugging is desired for success for this role.

• →Learn to conduct performance modeling and analysis of hardware features, applications, benchmarks, and uses cases.
• →Write SW to automate workload trace collection, processing, parsing and integration
• →Understand Android stack and assist in creating workload models for various use cases.
• →Integrated software workload models with hardware models for IPs and SoCs.
• →Develop understanding of CPU, GPU, NPU operation to help process and analyze the simulation behavior for system level architectural tradeoffs study.
• →Assist in IP integration updates based upon feedback from architectural analysis.

• Currently pursuing or within 1 year of graduation of a Masters or PhD in Computer Engineering/ Science
• Hands on with Python and C++ development. Able to understand GO/TCL/other languages
• Programming, Data structures and algorithms
• Coursework or other demonstrable skill in Computer Architecture, ARM preferred.
• Coursework or other demonstrable skill in Operating System Design
• Some familiarly with Android OS architecture/application development flow
• Familiarity with modeling and simulation workflows

• Familiarity with IP design tools. SystemC hands on experience is a plus.
• Hands on work with Gem5 is a plus
• Knowing basics of AI acceleration is a plus
• Understanding of Graphics stack on Android and GPU architecture is a plus.

This position is open to candidates who are legally authorized to work in the United States.

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Essential Job Functions

This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, and frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.

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