DSP ASIC Design Intern

Summer Internship

May 26 - August 14

Must be enrolled full time as a bachelor or masters student pursing a degree in electrical engineering or a related field.  Must not have graduated before September 2026

We are looking for a DSP ASIC Design Intern to join our Austin, TX team.

Responsibilities

· Comprehend and document existing DSP code in SystemVerilog/Verilog

· Develop high-level DSP block design requirements

· Define and document optimized micro-architecture for DSP algorithms to minimize power and area

· RTL implementation in SystemVerilog/Verilog of DSP functions

· Block-level verification including creation of Verilog or UVM testbenches

· Perform block-level design checks including lint, CDC and DFT-readiness checks

· Must be enrolled full time as a bachelor or masters student pursing a degree in electrical engineering or a related field.  Must not have graduated before September 2026

· Experience with RTL coding, preferably including fixed-point signed arithmetic functions

· Strong programming and scripting skills in most of these languages: MATLAB, Python, C/C++, Perl, Tcl, Make, Bash

· Familiar with communication/DSP theory including filters, FFT, signal modulation techniques

· Understanding of different DSP architectures and tradeoffs (including transforms, filtering, sample rate conversion, etc.)

· Strong logical and creative problem-solving skills with excellent analytical and debugging skills

· Good written and oral communication skills

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose ‘To Make Our Lives Easier.’ As the industry’s leading expert in embedded processing with unmatched quality and system-level know-how, we have evolved to provide scalable and comprehensive semiconductor solutions for automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT industries based on the broadest product portfolio, including High Performance Computing, Embedded Processing, Analog & Connectivity, and Power.
 
With a diverse team of over 22,000 professionals in more than 30 countries, we continue to expand our boundaries to offer enhanced user experiences through digitalization and usher into a new era of innovation. We design and develop sustainable, power-efficient solutions today that help people and communities thrive tomorrow, ‘To Make Our Lives Easier.’     
 
At Renesas, you can: 

• Launch and advance your career in technical and business roles across four Product Groups and various corporate functions. You will have the opportunities to explore our hardware and software capabilities and try new things.  

• Make a real impact by developing innovative products and solutions to meet our global customers' evolving needs and help make people’s lives easier, safe and secure. 

• Maximize your performance and wellbeing in our flexible and inclusive work environment. Our people-first culture and global support system, including the remote work option and Employee Resource Groups, will help you excel from the first day.    

Are you ready to own your success and make your mark?  

Join Renesas. Shape Your Future with Us.  

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