Intern - CPG

Job Title

Intern - CPG

Role Summary

Internship on the Virtuoso product development team within the Custom IC Products Group (CPG) in Cork. The intern will learn RF design analysis and implementation tools, software development processes, algorithm design, debugging, and GUI development while contributing to product features for customers.

Experience Level

Entry-level internship for students enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs. No prior professional experience required.

Responsibilities

Typical responsibilities for this internship include:

• Develop and test software components for RF and design-analysis tools.
• Implement and evaluate algorithms used in product features.
• Debug software and assist with performance tuning and validation.
• Contribute to GUI development and user-facing features as needed.
• Work with the team on build tools, version control, and development workflows.
• Document work and communicate progress to the reporting manager (Sr. Principal Software Engineer).

Requirements

Required technical exposure and skills; the degree expectation is listed separately under Education Requirements.

• Exposure to Linux/Unix development environments.
• Experience writing programs in C or C++, or object-oriented programming in another language.
• Familiarity with build tools such as gmake or CMake and IDEs like CLion or Visual Studio.
• Basic debugging skills and problem-solving aptitude.
• Good verbal and written communication for team collaboration.
• Nice-to-have: prior experience with Virtuoso or RF/design-analysis tools; GUI development experience.

Education Requirements

Enrollment in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering (CSE / ECE / EE) is expected.

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.