ASIC Design Student for the Soc Group

At Sony Semiconductor Israel, we develop advanced wireless and IoT solutions that connect millions of devices worldwide.

Our engineers own significant parts of each project, becoming true experts in their fields. You'll work directly with your team from initial concept through final delivery, seeing the real impact of your work.

We maintain a flat organization where ideas flow freely between engineers and leadership. Our experienced team members actively mentor newer colleagues, creating an environment where everyone can learn and grow.

We're proud that our employees choose to build long-term careers with us. Many of our team members have been with the company for years, contributing to a stable, knowledgeable workplace where collaboration comes naturally.

We understand the importance of work-life balance and want to make it easy for you to have time for everything you want to do.

Requirements:

Fourth-year student in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering from a recognized university.
Knowledge of Verilog / SystemVerilog
Understanding of digital design and RTL development
Familiarity with embedded systems or microcontroller architectures — advantage
Experience with scripting languages such as Python — advantage
Basic understanding of analog and digital circuit principles — advantage

Working Style

Strong collaboration and communication skills
Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams
Curiosity and motivation to learn new technologies

What you will be doing:

As an ASIC Design student you will be part of the SoC Silicon team developing Sony’s next-generation IoT chips. You will contribute directly to the creation of advanced digital systems used in real-world products. This position offers hands-on exposure to complex semiconductor projects in a highly collaborative engineering environment.

On a typical day:

On a typical day, you may translate specifications into RTL, run simulations to validate your design, write scripts to automate workflows, and debug integration issues with cross-functional teams. You will also participate in design reviews, track project progress, and get guidance from senior engineers as you learn practical SoC development skills.

Responsibilities:

Participate in the full SoC development flow, from architecture definition and specification through RTL design and verification
Design, integrate, and debug complex digital blocks and sub-systems
Collaborate with Physical Design, Software, and Production teams for smooth system integration
Assist in hardware-software co-design and integration for IoT applications
Run simulations and verify SoC components to ensure correct functionality
Develop automation tools and scripts to improve design and verification flows
Document design processes, test results, and project progress