6 month internship - DPF 2026 Internship AI integration

Introduction: 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

• Audit existing AI tool integrations in DPF development workflows, including code generation, review, testing, and documentation. The DPF (Data Processing Framework) team develops and maintains a framework for post‑processing simulation data. The team enables engineers to efficiently read, transform, and visualize large‑scale simulation results across Ansys products.
• Benchmark current usage against Synopsys internal guidelines and industry best practices.
• Identify gaps and propose concrete improvements or new tools to adopt for the team.
• Produce internal documentation such as guides, how‑tos, and best practices for AI tooling adoption.
• Prepare and deliver engaging presentations to drive awareness and adoption of recommended tools.
• Collaborate closely with developers to gather feedback and iterate on your proposals.

What You’ll Need

• Currently pursuing a master’s degree in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.
• Familiarity with AI‑assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, ChatGPT, Claude).
• Basic understanding of software development workflows (version control, CI/CD, code review).
• Ability to write clear, concise technical documentation in English.
• Preferred: Experience with Python or C++ development, knowledge of EDA software or semiconductor design flows, and exposure to prompt engineering or LLM evaluation.
• Curious and proactive mindset, eager to explore new tools and technologies autonomously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for documentation and presentations.
• Analytical and organized approach to auditing processes and synthesizing findings.
• Good listener, comfortable collecting and incorporating feedback from developers.

Key Program Facts

• Program Length: 6 months
• Location: Lyon, France
• Working Model: In‑office
• Full‑Time/Part‑Time: Full-time (35 hours/week)
• Start Date: Summer 2026

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.