FPGA / Hardware Engineering Intern

For our IC Design Centre, we are seeking a motivated and dedicated FPGA / Hardware Engineering Intern to join our international team. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on advanced prototyping and evaluation systems for Sony's innovative CMOS Image Sensors. The intern will support the development of FPGA-based platforms that emulate final products, ensuring their quality and performance before mass production. This is a hands-on role ideal for a student passionate about digital design, hardware, and the latest technology.

You will:

• Assist in the development and verification of FPGA designs for image sensor emulation platforms using VHDL or Verilog.
• Support the bring-up, testing, and debugging of hardware prototypes, including custom PCBs and daughter cards.
• Help create and maintain scripts (e.g., using Python, Tcl) to automate FPGA builds, testing procedures, and data analysis.
• Collaborate with senior FPGA, firmware, and digital design engineers to understand system requirements and assist in integration tasks.
• Document test plans, procedures, and results to support the validation process.

You will have:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree, or equivalent, in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Good understanding of digital logic design fundamentals.
• Basic exposure to an HDL (VHDL or Verilog) through coursework or projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and a desire to work in a collaborative team environment.

You can set yourself apart if you have:

• Hands-on experience with FPGAs (Xilinx or Intel/Altera) from university or personal projects.
• Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python or Tcl.
• Basic knowledge of PCB design principles and/or schematic capture tools.
• Experience with lab equipment like oscilloscopes, logic analysers, and signal generators.

Your new office:

Lysaker, European Development Centre (EUDC):

Our modern furnished office in Lysaker is based in the business district close to a large park and the sea, so you can enjoy a walk or a bike ride on your break, with some cafés and shops nearby too. We have free coffee and fruit available in the kitchen as well as a canteen serving a range of meals. We have a diverse group of employees here from many international regions. The office is located just outside Oslo, with Gardermoen International Airport a short distance away. The office is a very short walk from Lysaker Train Station.

Life at Sony:

We ensure Competitive Salaries by using established benchmarking with excellent compensation policies, and encourage healthy Work-Life Balance with hybrid working policies where available. We are a positive Community who dream big together, respect each other, and enjoy a collaborative culture across Europe.

We like to celebrate and reward our colleagues who make a real difference using our Recognition platform, Bravo. We also provide access to numerous services & platforms for all aspects of Wellbeing. We Listen to our people through conversations and surveys, Respect their suggestions, then act on them.

You can build your career around you with our fantastic range of Learning & Personal Development programs. We also encourage our staff to try an exciting new roles in an exciting new countries, with a fantastic Mobility team to support you if you take that leap

We are Sony Europe.

Our people collaborate in an environment of acceptance, integrity and open-mindedness. Diverse teams from all over Europe are the driving force for our business, and we embrace that each and every one of us is original and unique.

Operating in 28 European countries, Sony Europe provides both Consumer & Professional products, as well as Semiconductor, Imaging & Sensing, Healthcare and Biotech solutions. We also have leading R&D Centres and Laboratories developing a new technologies and capabilities for Sony Group interests.

Bring your passion and big ambitions to Sony Europe. Apply now, and let's move forward together.

Equal Opportunity

Sony Europe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, citizenship, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, medical condition, or any other protected characteristics.

Disability Accommodation for Applicants to Sony Europe

Sony Europe will provide reasonable accommodation for any qualified individuals with disabilities in the application process. For reasonable accommodation requests, please contact us by email at or by mail to: Sony Europe Limited, Human Resources Department, the Heights, Brooklands, Surrey, KT13 0XW, UK. When contacting us please indicate the position you are applying for, and the accommodation required.

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