Master thesis - Finland - 2026
About the Opportunity
We are looking for a master's student to write their thesis on AI-assisted test generation for SoC IP verification. Working with our verification team, you will explore how AI can automate hardware test development and improve verification efficiency.
Below are some examples of parts that could be included in the thesis work:
- Literature study of different generative AI Models in hardware verification (mandatory)
- Building AI-assisted test generation using large language models (mandatory)
- Comparing AI-generated vs manual tests for coverage and bug detection (mandatory)
- Implementation and testing in higher-level subsytems including top (optional) This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of AI and semiconductor verification while gaining hands-on experience with industrial verification flows.
About the Thesis Work
Manual verification test development is time-intensive and requires deep expertise. This thesis evaluates AI's potential to generate effective verification tests for SoC IP blocks. You’ll be involved in creation of reusable AI-assisted verification methodology to be reused
Key Qualifications
- You are ready to start writing your master's thesis in electrical engineering, computer engineering or similar in January 2026 or earlier Dec'25
- Programming experience (C/SystemVerilog/Python preferred)
- An interest in digital design and verification methodologies (UVM)
- Familiarity with AI/ML concepts is beneficial
- Self motivated and eager to learn with minimal guidance Practical Details • Duration: January - Sep 2026 (can be extened upto 9 months)
If you are interested in working with us, send us a motivational letter where you share your motivation and interest in AI-assisted verification. Please remember to attach your latest grades.
Practical details
- Location: Tampere, FInland (on-site)
Please note that this position might be subject to a background check.
- Department
- Long-Range & Cloud BU - R&D
- Locations
- Tampere
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Level of seniority
- Early-in-career
- Field of expertise
- Students
- Application deadline
- November 23, 2025
About Nordic Semiconductor
Nordic Semiconductor is a Norwegian fabless semiconductor company specializing in wireless communication technology that powers the Internet of Things (IoT). Nordic was established in 1983 and has about 1400 employees across the globe. Our award-winning Bluetooth Low Energy solutions pioneered ultra-low power wireless, making us the global market leader. Our technology range was later supplemented by ANT+, Thread and Zigbee, and in 2018 we launched our low power, compact LTE-M/NB-IoT cellular IoT solutions to extend the penetration of the IoT. The Nordic portfolio was further complemented by Wi-Fi technology in 2021.
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