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NXP Semiconductors · Chandler

Digital Physical Design (P&R) Intern

ChandlerEarly careerDesign

Listed on NXP Semiconductors’s official careers site. Listed as of October 19, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.

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Job description

Job Responsibility

As a Physical Design Intern, you will join a highly experienced team.

Your key responsibilities will be:

  • Understand the existing flow, tools and scripts to do Digital backend flow from Synthesis to GDS2 using Cadence tools
  • Support with multiple parallel runs to experiment with different RTL implementations, and/or tools options to find the most area-optimal solution Deeply study the Cadence tools’ user-manuals and user-forum discussions, and suggest improvements to existing flows and scripts that could improve the quality and efficiency of the backend flow Job Qualification: Pursuing
  • Master's degree (MSEE) with majority of courses relevant to Digital Design, RTL, Digital backend flow Any prior experience with this flow is a strong plus Willing to relocate to Phoenix Metro area (Arizona) for the full duration of internship, and minimum 3 days per week full-day presence in NXP's Chandler office
  • Excellent on problem-solving, teamwork, planning, organizing, attention to detail and communication skills.

More information about NXP in the United States... NXP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, NXP will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals. #LI-e41b

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