NXP

Digital Verification Intern - Spring 2027

In short

This is a Digital Verification Intern role at NXP (Spring 2027) within the Smart Front-end Interfaces product line, working on SoC chips and IP verification used in advanced portable and computing products. The team works in UVM/UVC environments, covering checkerboard and assertion writing, test development, Verilog models for analog IPs, simulation debugging, regression testing, and script writing. Candidates must be currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Computer/Software Engineering or related fields, with strong UVM/UVC knowledge; USB protocol and security/cryptography experience are pluses. The internship is onsite in Chandler, Arizona.

Business Line Description
•Be an integral member of a highly experienced team in R&D that is responsible for developing SoC chips and IP (Intellectual Property) used in the design of advanced portable and computing products. The IP for which this team is responsible enables a product portfolio with billion USD in annual revenue.
•We are part of Smart Front-end Interfaces, a Product-Line within NXP, developing products by directly interacting with the customers, with expertise in hardware and firmware, software engineering, including architecture, IP, and full SoC Design.
Job Summary
•Working closely with IP design and verification teams on planning and execution, to ensure the SoC and/or IP is delivered on time and with highest quality.
•Working in UVM/UVC Verification environment to do:
•Checkerboard writing
•Assertion writing
•Test development
•Verilog models writing for analog IPs
•Simulation debugging
•Regression testing
•Script writing
Key Challenges
•The SoC and/or IP itself are challenging and of significant scope as it requires implementing challenging algorithms in hardware/silicon. It incorporates latest USB, SPMI, SPI, I2C specifications.
•The software-based use-cases require a well-thought-out verification.
Cross functional aspects
•Interaction with architecture, Digital designers, Analog designers and software engineers.
•Work closely with SoC software and SoC integration and verification team.
Job Qualifications
•Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Computer/Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related education.
•Master's student in related fields of Digital design, FPGA Emulation, or Digital Verification preferred.
•Thorough knowledge and expertise in UVM/UVC.
•Knowledge of USB protocols would be an added value.
•Security/cryptography experience would be an asset.
•Scripts development experience.
•Must work well in a team environment.
•Strong interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills.
In order to be considered for a spring internship with NXP you must be returning to school or graduating at the conclusion of the internship term. If you are graduating prior to May 2027 please apply to Entry Level full-time roles.

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