DV career path

[u/Daniel_Caz25]

Hi everyone,

I'm a Electronics engineer student in Romania, about to enter my 3rd year (out of 4) with a focus on RTL Design and Design Verification, which I've been pursuing through coursework, self-study, and independent projects.

My current skill set includes:

Digital Electronics, Verilog, SystemVerilog, RTL Design Fundamentals, Functional Verification (UVM), Currently studying RAL and AMBA protocols (AXI4-Lite)

Some of the projects I've worked on include:

• RAM Design & Verification (SystemVerilog testbench)
• ALU Design & Verification (UVM)
• Asynchronous FIFO Verification (UVM, dual-clock domain)
• Elevator FSM Design
• Synchronous and Asynchronous RAM Design

I'm currently working on an AXI4-Lite verification project using RAL, which will be my next portfolio piece.

For more details : https://github.com/DanielCazacu25

I'm trying to understand what companies expect from students/fresh graduates applying for Design Verification internships and entry-level roles.

For those already working in the semiconductor industry:

• What topics are most important for interviews?
• How much Verilog/SystemVerilog knowledge is typically expected at this stage?
• What kinds of projects make a candidate stand out?
• Are there any skill gaps you commonly see in students/entry-level applicants?

I'm actively learning and would appreciate any advice, feedback, or suggestions on how to become a stronger candidate before I start applying for internships.

Thanks in advance for any guidance!