Intern Mixed Signal IP

Job Title

Intern Mixed Signal IP

Role Summary

Internship with the Mixed-Signal IP R&D team in Sophia-Antipolis, France. The intern will investigate and design embedded analog/digital circuits to monitor process variation in advanced semiconductor nodes and benchmark candidate solutions.

Work combines circuit design, semiconductor physics, and hands-on use of mixed-signal tools to inform the Cadence Mixed-Signal IP product roadmap.

Experience Level

Entry-level internship. Suitable for students in their final year of a master’s degree or equivalent academic preparation.

Responsibilities

The intern will support R&D activities focused on process-monitor circuits and mixed-signal design. Key tasks include:

• Review state-of-the-art process monitor circuits and survey analog/digital options.
• Design, simulate, and benchmark candidate circuits in advanced technology nodes.
• Analyze sensitivity to process variation and evaluate trade-offs (area, power, accuracy).
• Use EDA tools for schematic, layout and simulation; document results and present findings to the team.
• Contribute technical input to the Mixed-Signal IP product roadmap based on experimental results.

Requirements

Candidates should be available for a 6-month onsite internship starting early Q1 2027 in Sophia-Antipolis.

• Must-have: Genuine interest in circuit design and semiconductor technology; problem-solving skills and ability to work in a research team.
• Must-have: Availability for the full 6-month internship period, onsite in Sophia-Antipolis, France.
• Nice-to-have: Some exposure to analog design EDA tools (for example, Cadence Virtuoso) or prior mixed-signal coursework/projects.
• Nice-to-have: Familiarity with transistor variability, process variation concepts, and basic analog/digital circuit blocks.

Education Requirements

Currently completing the final year of a master’s degree in electrical or electronic engineering (Master's). Field: electrical/electronic engineering. No alternative-equivalent-experience language specified.

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.