Texas Instruments

Exceptional Learning Environment:

Gave interns real responsibilities from the start. I worked directly with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, SMUs, current probes, etc.) and gained deep exposure to hardware validation processes.

Supportive Team Culture:

Everyone — from buddy, mentors to manager — was approachable, encouraging, and eager to explain not just the “how,” but the “why” behind every test strategy.

Ownership and Impact:

Even as an intern, I was given end-to-end ownership of validation tasks and was trusted to handle key responsibilities. Felt like a true part of the team.

Flexible Working Hours:

One of the best parts, no fixed in/out time. I often came in late (around 11:30 AM–12 PM) and stayed late into the night (sometimes till 2 AM if needed). There was full trust from the team as long as work got done; nobody questioned me, and I loved that freedom.

Despite putting in consistent effort and contributing meaningfully, I did not receive a PPO. This was most likely due to limited hiring in the team at the time, which was understandably disappointing.