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Design Engineering Intern

Cadence Design Systems
Internship
On-site
Cork, County Cork, Ireland
Level - Entry or Early Career

Job Title

Design Engineering Intern

Role Summary

The Cadence Tensilica CPU Processor Team is hiring engineering interns to join their R&D team in Cork, Ireland. Interns will work on the RTL implementation of microprocessor cores and subsystems while contributing to major applications across several sectors such as IoT and ML/AI.

Experience Level

Internship - Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

Interns will perform key responsibilities including:

  • RTL implementation of microprocessor cores and subsystems.
  • Simulating and debugging functions.
  • Running synthesis, place & route, and EDA scripts to meet design goals.
  • Assisting in developing test plans and writing functional diagnostics.
  • Analyzing coverage information and collaborating with design verification teams.

Requirements

Must-have skills include:

  • Pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a similar major.
  • Deep understanding of Digital Design Fundamentals.
  • Excellent automation skills using Tcl, Perl, shell scripting.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Exposure to design automation tools is a plus.

Education Requirements

Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or similar.


About the Company

Company: Cadence Design Systems

Headquarters: San Jose, California, USA

Cadence Design Systems is a global electronic design automation company that provides software, hardware, and intellectual property for designing advanced semiconductor chips. With over 25 years in the industry, Cadence is known for its innovative technology solutions and has been recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. The company is dedicated to solving complex technical challenges in order to enable customers to create revolutionary products and experiences.

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Date Posted: 2026-03-05