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Hardware Intern

 
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  Chicago, IL Employed: Summer 2021
Format: In-person
Department: Hardware
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My experience

Overview

Redesigned important VHDL component used in FPGA Also modified testbenches in SystemVerilog and C code that interfaced with the VHDL module

around 40 total interns per summer, one or two of whom are on the hardware team

Pros

Many people participate in code reviews, fast-paced environment, open and collaborative, impactful projects, they care about your growth as an engineer, flat structure (good and bad)

Cons

Tribal knowledge, sometimes lack of documentation, flat structure (good and bad)

Impact of work

Time spent working


Interview advice

How did you find the job / apply?

Interview Rounds

Interview type

Interview questions

Hackerrank (moderate), then behavioral (easy), then in-depth design problem(difficult)

Advice on how to prepare

Strong digital design skills, knowledge of C/C++ and HDL, FPGA experience


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