Job Description
OUR STORY
At STMicroelectronics, we believe in the power of technology to drive innovation and make a positive impact on people, businesses, and society. As a global semiconductor company, our advanced technologies and chips form the hidden foundation of the world we live in today.
When you join ST, you will be part of a global business with more than 115 nationalities, present in 40 countries, and comprising over 50,000 diverse and dedicated creators and makers of technology around the world.
Developing technologies takes more than talent: it takes amazing people who understand collaboration and respect. People with passion and the desire to disrupt the status quo, drive innovation, and unlock their own potential.
Embark on a journey with us, where you can innovate for a future that we want to make smarter and greener, in a responsible and sustainable way. Our technology starts with you.
YOUR ROLE
Role Overview
STMicroelectronics Imaging Division is developing and industrializing opto-electronics products: CMOS Image sensors, proximity sensors, 3D sensors, Ambient Light Sensors, Touch Sensors.
The position, located in Singapore, is an exciting opportunity to be part of an Innovative & Dynamic team, working on different worldwide leading technology image sensors targeting various customers and markets (Consumer, Industrial, Automotive).
As a Digital Backend Intern, you will support the physical implementation of next-generation image-sensor SoCs
Your work will focus on backend flowsincluding synthesis, place & route (P&R), timing closure, and physical verification and evaluating new tools that improve backend productivity and analysis quality.
You will help ensure that digital blocks supporting the image sensor pipeline meet PPA (Power, Performance, Area) and reliability requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Backend Physical Design Support
Assist in block-level or top-level synthesis, floorplanning, and place & route.
Help drive timing closure using STA tools (e.g., PrimeTime), focusing on setup, hold, and clock skew issues.
Perform Physical Optimizations
buffering / resizing, congestion mitigation, clock-tree adjustments, routing constraint tuning
Support power optimization (clock gating, multi-Vt usage, power rail checks).
Review & analyze physical reports (timing, congestion, DRC, LVS, antenna).
New Tools & Automation Evaluation
Evalaute new tools to accelerate backend workflows: log parsers, report analyzers, timing-closure dashboards
Help debug violations and propose corrective actions with engineers.
Qualifications & Skills
Technical Skills
Pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Semiconductor Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
Strong fundamentals in digital logic, timing, VLSI design, and computer architecture.
Coursework or experience in: VLSI backend flows, digital timing analysis, physical layout basics
Experience with
Python, TCL, and/or Shell scripting is a plus
basic EDA tools (Cadence / Synopsys / Mentor) is a plus
Familiarity with STA concepts (setup/hold, OCV, skew).
What You Will Gain
Hands-on experience with advanced digital backend flows used in real semiconductor design.
Deep understanding of physical constraints for digital design
Opportunity to build production-useful tools for timing closure, verification, or automation.
Mentorship from engineers working on commercial imaging silicon.
ST is proud to be one of the 17 companies certified as a 2025 Global Top Employer and the first and only semiconductor company to achieve this distinction. ST was recognized in this ranking thanks to its continuous improvement approach and stands out particularly in the areas of ethics & integrity, purpose & values, organization & change, business strategy, and performance.
At ST, we endeavor to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we do not tolerate discrimination. We aim to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that reflects the societies around us. We strive for equity in career development, career opportunities, and equal remuneration. We encourage candidates who may not meet every single requirement to apply, as we appreciate diverse perspectives and provide opportunities for growth and learning. Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is woven into our company culture.
To discover more, visit st.com/careers.
