ASIC Engineer Intern, Summer 2027

About the role

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At Amazon, our tech isn't just a tool, it's your playground. Our engineers work on scalable systems, cloud services, and customer-facing products that operate at global scale. This is an environment where you learn by building. Whether you're creating cloud-native solutions, optimizing machine learning models, or building products that drive experiences for millions of customers around the globe, your work reaches the world, fast.

You'll take ownership early, collaborate across teams and disciplines, and grow your skills as you tackle new problems. There's no single path forward here, with a chance to explore different directions and shape your journey as you go. This is where ambition meets opportunity and, where the impact of what you build helps define what comes next, for customers and for you.

What's in it for you? An internship at Amazon means real responsibility from day one. You'll build, test, and learn alongside people who want to see you succeed, while making an impact that reaches far beyond campus.

Amazon internships are full-time positions, and interns should expect to work Monday-Friday, up to 40 hours per week typically between 8am-5pm. Specific team norms around working hours will be communicated by your manager. Interns should not have conflicts such as classes or other employment during the Amazon work-day.

Applicants should have a minimum of one quarter/semester/trimester remaining in their studies after their internship concludes.

By applying to this position, your application will be considered for all ASIC roles at all locations we hire for in the United States including but not limited to: Greater Seattle Area (Seattle, Bellevue, Redmond), Greater Bay Area (San Francisco, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara), Greater DMV (DC, MD, VA), Austin (TX), New York City (NY), Minneapolis (MN).

You will be able to provide your preference of location and start date during the application process but, we cannot guarantee that we can meet your selection based on several factors including but not limited to the availability and business needs of this role. Finalization on the location and start dates available will be provided to you at the time of job offer.

In addition to working on an impactful project, you will have the opportunity to engage with Amazonians for both personal and professional development, expand your network, and participate in fun activities with other interns throughout the summer. No matter the location of your internship, we give you the tools to own your summer and learn in a real-world setting.

Responsibilities

• Participate in logic design, verification and post-silicon validation as part of Amazon custom silicon solutions.
• Work with physical design teams to achieve performance and area requirements.
• Develop a deep understanding of the end customer requirements, including software applications, use models, system architecture and the SoC architecture/micro-architecture of our solutions.
• Develop and execute design automation mechanisms and flows.

A day in the life

• As an ASIC Engineer Intern you will engage with an experienced cross-disciplinary staff to conceive and design innovative consumer products.
• You will work closely with an internal inter-disciplinary team, and outside partners to drive key aspects of product definition, execution, and verification.
• You must be responsive, flexible and able to succeed within an open collaborative peer environment.

Basic Qualifications

• Are enrolled in a academic program that is physically located in the United States
• Are 18 years of age or older
• Work 40 hours/week minimum and commit to 12 week internship maximum
• Can relocate to where the internship is based
• Currently working towards a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent with an expected conferral date between October 2027 - December 2030

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of schematic design and debug skills
• Experience in C/C++ and system Verilog coding
• Currently working towards a Master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent with an expected conferral date between October 2027 - December 2030

Additional information

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Pay and benefits

The starting pay for this position is listed below. Starting Day 1 of employment, Amazon offers EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, 401(k) matching.

Sunnyvale, CA, USA - 118,700.00 USD Annually