Summer 2026 Industrial Placement (Electronics, Verification)

Introduction:

We Are: We drive technology innovations that shape the way we live and connect. Catalyzing the era of pervasive intelligence, we deliver design solutions, from electronic design automation to silicon IP, to system design and Multiphysics simulation and analysis. We partner closely with our customers across a wide range of industries to maximize their R&D capability and productivity, powering innovation today that ignites the ingenuity of tomorrow.

Internship Experience:

At Synopsys, interns dive into real-world projects, gaining hands-on experience while collaborating with our passionate teams worldwide-and having fun in the process! You'll have the freedom to share your ideas, unleash your creativity, and explore your interests. This is your opportunity to bring your solutions to life and work with cutting-edge technology that shapes not only the future of innovation but also your own career path. Join us and start shaping your future today!

Mission Statement:

Our mission is to fuel today’s innovations and spark tomorrow’s creativity. Together, we embrace a growth mindset, empower one another, and collaborate to achieve our shared goals. Every day, we live by our values of Integrity, Excellence, Leadership, and Passion, fostering an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive-both at work and beyond.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Specify and write test cases, create, modify, and update existing tests, and maintain test scripts for cutting-edge simulation software.
• Perform functional, application, regression, and performance testing in manual and/or automated test environments, investigating possible causes of issues.
• Create comprehensive test plans, actively participate in defect management, and contribute to testing metrics.
• Apply standard techniques and procedures, ensuring compliance with company-wide development and testing processes.
• Work across diverse computing environments including Windows, Linux, virtual machines, compute clusters, and cloud platforms.

What You’ll Need:

• Currently pursuing a Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Technical knowledge and experience with Mechanical Thermal Analysis.
• Proficient knowledge in Python and shell scripting.
• Experience in a large-scale commercial software testing and verification environment is preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and collaborate effectively within a geographically distributed team.

Key Program Facts:

• Program Length: 3 months, May 2026 - August 2026.
• Location: Waterloo, ON, Canada.
• Working Model: Flex capacity (hybrid: combination of on-site and remote work).
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time, 40 hours per week.
• Start Date: May 2026.
• Salary Information: The base salary range across Canada for this role is between $38.00-$41.00 CAD per hour. The actual compensation offered will be based on a number of job-related factors, including location, skills, experience, and education. Your recruiter can share more specific details upon request.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Synopsys is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants to apply, regardless of age, color, family or medical leave, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, race and ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please reach out to us.

Synopsys Canada ULC values the diversity of our workforce. We are committed to provide access & opportunity to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodation to individuals throughout the recruitment and employment process. Should you require an accommodation, please contact hr-help-canada@synopsys.com.