Contact us
Keep me updated

NX News

Picture of Amine ZAKARIA

Amine ZAKARIA

Driven RTL development intern – Extending an FPGA arcade platform (w/m)

What to read next

Souveraineté technologique : NanoXplore rejoint les 80 entreprises sélectionnées pour le programme French Tech 2030
NanoXplore announces the acquisition of Scalinx, strengthening its position in sovereign microelectronics
NanoXplore annonce l’acquisition de Scalinx et renforce son positionnement dans la microélectronique souveraine
Driven RTL development intern - Extending an FPGA arcade platform (w/m)

Join NanoXplore and help build Europe's critical technologies of tomorrow!

 

At NanoXplore, we design advanced FPGAs, SoC FPGAs, ASICs and data converters enabling some of Europe's most demanding space, defense, avionics and industrial applications.

As a fast-growing European deeptech company with more than 200 passionate engineers across France, we push the boundaries of high-reliability microelectronics every day.

Ready to make an impact? Join us and help shape the future of European technology as an:

 

AI-AGENT DRIVEN RTL DEVELOPMENT INTERN – EXTENDING AN FPGA ARCADE PLATFORM (w/m)

 

We have built an arcade machine running entirely on a NanoXplore FPGA, with a framework designed to host new games, all described in RTL. This 6-month internship explores one question: how far can AI agents go in a real RTL development flow?

You will use the arcade platform as a testbed to design, evaluate and improve an agentic workflow in which AI agents write RTL, generate test benches, run simulation and synthesis, and iterate on the results, while extending the platform with new games and features. You will work in a highly technical environment, within the technical team, with real hardware to validate your work on.

 

YOUR MISSION :

Platform Discovery & Agentic Flow Design :

  • Get familiar with the existing arcade framework and the FPGA implementation flow;
  • Design and implement an AI-agent-based RTL development flow: code generation, linting, simulation, synthesis and place-and-route feedback loops;
  • Integrate the flow with the existing toolchain through Python automation;

 

Platform Extension & Validation :

  • Use this flow to develop new games and platform features (e.g. graphics, sound, controllers)
  • Validate the resulting designs on the FPGA board
  • Iterate on the flow based on what works and what breaks in practice

 

Evaluation & Knowledge Sharing :

  • Measure the flow's effectiveness: iterations needed, bug rate, level of human intervention, timing and resource results, compared with hand-written RTL
  • Document best practices and limitations of the agentic approach
  • Present your recommendations to the technical team.

 

YOUR PROFILE :

  • Strong knowledge of digital design and FPGA principles;
  • Strong interest in AI/LLM tools and agentic workflows;
  • Creativity, autonomy and a taste for video games;
  • Rigorous and curious, with the ability to document and present your work;
  • Good command of English, both written and spoken.

 

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE :

Education: Currently enrolled in a Master's program in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related field;

 

Experience:

  • Prior hands-on experience with AI/LLM tools or agentic workflows is a plus

Technical Skills:

  • Proficiency in VHDL, Verilog or SystemVerilog.
  • Good understanding of the FPGA implementation flow (simulation, synthesis, place-and-route).
  • Python scripting skills for automation and tool integration.
  • Familiarity with open-source simulation and verification tools (e.g. Verilator, cocotb) is a plus.

 

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

  • Contract type: Internship (6 months) — Full time
  • Location: On-site at Sèvres (92)
  • Package: internship allowance + internal benefits
  • Start date: Q1 or Q2 2027
  • How to apply: send your CV and cover letter to careers@nanoxplore.com with the subject line "Internship Application – AI RTL Flow"

 

If you're eager to push the boundaries of microelectronics and contribute to technologies that will shape the future, join us and become part of a team that is not only designing chips but also helping build Europe's technological independence for decades to come!

 

NanoXplore's Careers website is intended solely for individuals seeking employment with NanoXplore.

Staffing and recruitment agencies, as well as candidates represented by an agency, are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications, or resumes without prior written approval from NanoXplore. Any unsolicited submissions will be considered unsolicited.

NanoXplore does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our job aliases, NanoXplore employees, or any other NanoXplore location.

NanoXplore is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes or applications.

Add Your Heading Text Here

Click here

Embedded Systems

Bridging the gap between silicon and software, the Embedded Systems team designs the low-level tools that make NanoXplore’s FPGAs truly usable and powerful. 


Their core mission : developing the main SDK (Software Development Kit), firmware, and all embedded components that enable seamless configuration, control, and integration of our devices. From bootloaders and drivers to board support packages and diagnostic tools, they ensure our chips speak the right language whether on a satellite, in a defense system, or in a test environment. Their work is foundational : without it, nothing runs. 


What sets them apart is their ability to think system-wide. They work closely with hardware teams and application engineers, adapt to evolving specs, and support real-world use cases with reliability and reactivity. 

They’re not just writing code : they’re building the ecosystem around our FPGAs.


Driven by curiosity and precision, it’s a team where autonomy meets collaboration, and where each line of code contributes to something bigger : making advanced microelectronics accessible and operational for the most demanding applications.

Check our open positions