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Intern - Product Validation

Cadence Design Systems
September 14, 2026
Internship
On-site
Shanghai, China
EDA Jobs, Level - Entry or Early Career

Job Title

Intern - Product Validation

Role Summary

Work on validation and test-suite development for Cadence hierarchical solution features within the Innovus Digital Implementation System. The role is on the product validation team focused on creating, maintaining, and executing hierarchical unit and flow tests.

Short-term internship role contributing to feature verification and test automation for digital IC implementation tools.

Experience Level

Entry-level internship. Prefer availability 3–4 days per week for at least 6 months.

Responsibilities

Primary duties focus on validation, test development, and maintenance for hierarchical solution flows.

  • Validate and maintain hierarchical solution unit and flow test cases for the Innovus Digital Implementation System.
  • Develop test suites for new hierarchical functional and flow features.
  • Support integration of hierarchical solutions into the larger product test framework.
  • Document test results and report defects to development teams.

Requirements

Key skills and attributes for successful performance in this role.

  • Must-have: Knowledge of digital IC design.
  • Must-have: Good communication in English and Chinese; self-motivated and confident.
  • Nice-to-have: Statistical timing analysis knowledge.
  • Nice-to-have: Unix familiarity and scripting experience (vi, Tcl/Tk, csh, Perl).

Education Requirements

MS in microelectronics, electrical engineering, or a related major.


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: 2026-09-14