ASIC Formal Verification Intern

ASIC Formal Verification Intern

Winter 2026 (January - April) Internship - full-time

Mission: This position will focus on formal verification of Groq’s next generation hardware. Through this work term, the successful candidate will work alongside experienced engineers to help verify complex digital designs using formal verification techniques and tools. You will be involved in tasks ranging from setting up formal verification environments, running automated checks, debugging formal proofs, and supporting the integration of formal verification tools into the overall verification flow.

Responsibilities & opportunities in this role:

• Formal Verification Tasks: Assist in using formal verification tools to verify the correctness of digital designs (RTL, gate-level).
• Tool Setup and Automation: Support the automation of formal verification workflows and tool integration into the broader verification environment.
• Debugging & Bug Isolation: Investigate and debug verification failures, helping to isolate the root cause of issues in the design.
• Documentation and Reporting: Document test cases, verification results, and issues, and communicate progress effectively to the team.
• Collaboration: Work closely with hardware design, RTL verification, and software teams to align formal verification tasks with other verification efforts.

Ideal candidates have/are:

Experience with System Verilog or Verilog design language, SVA as a plus

• Understanding of ASIC design flows for verificationProficiency in at least one programming language such as: tcl, Python, C++, etc.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail when debugging complex issues
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred nice-to-have skills:

Formal Verification Fundamentals: Familiarity with formal verification concepts such as model checking, equivalence checking, and assertion-based verification Formal Verification Tool Experience: Hands-on experience with formal verification tools like Cadence Jasper(JasperGold), Synopsys VC Formal, or similar tools Must be authorized to work in the United States or Canada

Why Join Us Purposeful Hiring: You’re not here by accident, and neither is anyone else. Every teammate is handpicked with intention because who we build with matters. Builders Wanted: You’re not just riding the rocket ship, you’re building it. Your work directly shapes the trajectory of our company. Mission-Driven Work: We’re here to make a real impact. Our mission fuels everything we do. Tackling Hard Problems: If easy isn’t your thing, you’re in the right place. We solve some of the most complex and exciting challenges in our space. Excellence Is The Standard: High performance isn’t just encouraged, it’s the baseline. And it’s contagious.

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

Compensation: The US pay range for our technical internships is $30-$50 / per hour. The US pay range for our non-technical internships is $30-$40 / per hour. Individual compensation will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience, country of internship and aligned with Groq’s internal leveling guidelines and benchmarks.

This position may require access to technology and/or information subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, as well as applicable local laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). To comply with these requirements, candidates for this role must meet all relevant export control eligibility criteria.