Chip/EDA/Software Intern
Silimate, Mountain View, California
- Pay
- Not listed by the employer
- Work type
- Not stated
- Level
- Intern
- Area
- Software engineering
- Posted
- Aug 4, 2026
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About the role
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 semiconductor 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 enterprises 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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