PhD Research Intern, Circuits

Nvidia

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Santa Clara, CADurham, NC
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16 days ago
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TL;DR · PhD Research Intern, Circuits

The PhD Research Intern, Circuits - 2027 joins the Circuits team to explore and develop advanced circuit technologies for high-performance and low-power applications. This role focuses on solving critical challenges in the post-Moore’s Law era by designing and implementing circuit approaches to optimize processor computation, interconnect performance, and power. The intern will collaborate with researchers and internal product teams to transfer technology into production systems. Candidates must possess a strong background in circuit design theory and practice, specifically in areas such as PLLs and clocking, SerDes and high-speed signaling, photonics, SRAMs, power delivery, security circuits, high-speed logic, advanced packaging technologies, or thermal analysis. The position requires expertise in creating innovative architectural solutions to overcome scaling limitations while ensuring the development of prototype circuits for next-generation technology advancement.

What you'll do

  • Explore circuit approaches to optimize processor computation performance and power.
  • Investigate innovative solutions for interconnect performance and power efficiency.
  • Design and implement circuit approaches within prototype systems.
  • Research advanced technologies such as PLLs, SerDes, photonics, SRAMs, or power delivery.
  • Develop novel high-performance, low-power circuit technologies.
  • Transfer developed technologies to internal product groups.

What we're looking for

  • Pursuing a PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering, or a related field.
  • Excellent knowledge and broad background of the theory and practice of circuit design.
  • Depth in one or more areas of high-performance circuit design such as PLLs, SerDes, photonics, SRAMs, power delivery, security circuits, or high-speed logic.
  • Experience with advanced packaging technologies or thermal analysis/design.
  • A track record of research excellence or significant product development.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

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