Intern — AI-Driven Flow Validation for Analog Design

Job Title

Intern — AI-Driven Flow Validation for Analog Design

Role Summary

This is an internship to evaluate and validate AI-driven design flows for analog semiconductor development. You will work on industry-relevant cases to define and validate new flows that improve design team productivity.

Work includes using the Virtuoso Design Platform and related tools (simulators, extraction, physical verification) and collaborating with a multi-national team at Cadence. The role offers fair internship compensation, housing allowance for interns from abroad, public transport ticket, meal vouchers, 30 days annual leave, and a hybrid work model in a modern office.

Experience Level

Entry-level internship. Suitable for students or early-career candidates; no specific years of professional experience required.

Responsibilities

As an intern you will contribute to researching, implementing, and validating AI-assisted design workflows for analog IC design.

• Investigate generative AI techniques applicable to semiconductor design flows.
• Define and validate AI-driven flow prototypes on real industry cases.
• Use Virtuoso and adjacent tools (simulators, extraction, physical verification) to run experiments and validate results.
• Develop and improve scripts/tools; implement basic automation where needed.
• Collaborate with engineers across teams and document findings and recommendations.
• Analyze results, identify failure modes, and propose improvements to the flow.

Requirements

Core must-have skills and attributes for successful performance in this internship.

• Understanding of integrated circuit (IC) design concepts.
• Basic knowledge of Cadence Virtuoso or comparable IC design environments.
• Good communication skills; fluent in English.
• Ability to work effectively in a team; collaborative attitude.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with simulators, extraction tools, or physical verification workflows.
• Programming or scripting experience (Python, Tcl, or similar) for tool integration and automation.
• Familiarity with generative AI/ML concepts applied to design automation.

Education Requirements

Currently enrolled MSc/MEng student is preferred, ideally in micro-electronics engineering or a closely related technical field.

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.