Intern in Photonics flow
Cadence Design SystemsJob Title
Intern in Photonics flow
Role Summary
Internship to test and help develop Cadence's photonics design flow based on the Virtuoso platform. Work includes software testing, creating customer-facing materials (Rapid Adoption Kits, demos, examples), and collaborating with a multinational team on real industry cases.
This role provides hands-on exposure to semiconductor and photonics design methodologies and adjacent tools such as simulators and AI-assisted productivity features.
Experience Level
Entry-level internship. Targeted at final-year engineering students; prior coursework or practical exposure to photonics/microelectronics and IC design is preferred.
Responsibilities
The intern will support the photonics flow team through testing, documentation, and collaboration on product improvements.
- Test and evaluate the latest photonics design software based on Virtuoso.
- Develop customer materials: Rapid Adoption Kits, demos, and example projects.
- Collaborate to define and validate the photonics design flow against industry cases.
- Use adjacent technologies such as simulators and integrate AI-assisted tools to improve productivity.
- Contribute code or scripts to automate tasks and improve the flow.
- Work within a multi-national engineering team at the Cadence site in Meylan.
Requirements
Key skills and attributes for a successful intern.
- Understanding of IC design and basic photonics concepts.
- Basic knowledge of Virtuoso software.
- Good communication skills in French and English.
- Team player with problem-solving ability.
- Willingness to learn and improve coding skills (scripting/programming).
Education Requirements
Final-year engineering student (engineering school). Preferably studying photonics or microelectronics engineering.
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.
