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Intern - Product Validation

Cadence Design Systems
August 22, 2026
Internship
On-site
Shanghai, China
EDA Jobs, Level - Entry or Early Career

Job Title

Intern - Product Validation

Role Summary

Work on hierarchical solution development and validation for the Innovus Digital Implementation System within Cadence's product validation team. The role focuses on creating and maintaining hierarchical solution unit and flow test cases and developing test suites for new hierarchical features.

Experience Level

Entry-level (Internship). Suitable for current students or recent graduates; specific years of professional experience not specified.

Responsibilities

The intern will support validation and test development for hierarchical digital implementation flows.

  • Assist in development and validation of hierarchical solution areas.
  • Validate and maintain comprehensive hierarchical solution unit and flow test cases for the Innovus system.
  • Design and implement test suites for new hierarchical functional and flow features.
  • Collaborate with engineering team to reproduce issues and verify fixes.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and attributes (education requirements are listed separately).

  • Digital IC design knowledge is required.
  • Statistical timing analysis is a strong plus.
  • Familiarity with Unix systems; experience with scripting/editors such as vi, TCL/TK, CSH, or Perl is advantageous.
  • Good communication skills in English and Chinese; self-motivated and confident.
  • Preferred availability: work on-site 3–4 days per week for 6+ months.

Education Requirements

MS (Master's) in microelectronics, electrical engineering, or a related major.

Additional Information

Duration and weekly schedule preference: ideally 6+ months with 3–4 days per week on site.

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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: 2026-08-21