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Intern - Product Validation

Cadence Design Systems
August 21, 2026
Internship
On-site
Shanghai, China
EDA Jobs, Level - Entry or Early Career

Job Title

Intern - Product Validation

Role Summary

Work on development and validation of hierarchical solution area for the Innovus Digital Implementation System. The role focuses on validating and maintaining hierarchical unit and flow test cases and developing test suites for new hierarchical functional/flow features.

Onsite in Shanghai. Preferred schedule: 3–4 days per week for 6+ months. Internship with hands-on validation and test automation tasks.

Experience Level

Entry-level internship. Suitable for current students or recent graduates; typically 0–3 years of experience.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include:

  • Assist in development and validation of hierarchical solution areas and flows.
  • Validate and maintain comprehensive hierarchical unit and flow test cases for Innovus.
  • Develop and maintain test suites for new hierarchical functional/flow features.
  • Execute tests, record and analyze results, and debug failures with engineers.
  • Automate test procedures and contribute to regression infrastructure maintenance.

Requirements

Must-have and preferred skills:

  • Digital IC design knowledge (required).
  • Familiarity with Unix systems and basic shell tooling.
  • Basic scripting experience; knowledge of vi, TCL/TK, csh or Perl is a plus.
  • Good communication skills in English and Chinese; self-motivated and confident.
  • Ability to work onsite in Shanghai and to commit to the preferred 3–4 days/week, 6+ month arrangement.

Education Requirements

MS in microelectronics, electrical engineering (EE), 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: 2026-08-20