Intern: Software Engineer - Hardware Verification Systems
Cadence Design SystemsJob Title
Intern: Software Engineer - Hardware Verification Systems
Role Summary
Join the HSV Software team (SVG group) in Belo Horizonte to support R&D on the Hardware Job Scheduler product used to manage emulation and prototype jobs. The role focuses on prototyping and integrating AI/LLM-based agents into verification workflows and collaborating with global product and engineering teams.
This is a product-focused internship with mentorship from the R&D team and hands-on development responsibilities.
Experience Level
Entry-level (Internship). Intended for current Bachelor's students or recent graduates; targeted graduation dates: December 2027 or June 2028.
Responsibilities
Primary tasks during the internship include:
- Develop and experiment with LLM-based agents and modern frameworks to automate complex design verification workflows.
- Integrate AI agents with enterprise platforms and product workflows.
- Design and implement test suites to monitor agent behavior, detect hallucinations, and improve reliability.
- Implement safety filters and human-in-the-loop mechanisms to ensure agents operate within business constraints.
- Collaborate with the R&D team on features, testing, and validation of the Hardware Job Scheduler product.
Requirements
Key must-have and preferred qualifications.
- Must-have: Ability to work in person at Savassi, Belo Horizonte; availability for approximately 20 hours per week during the internship.
- Nice-to-have: Interest in or basic experience with Python.
- Nice-to-have: Familiarity with prompt engineering, tool calling, tokenization for models, RAG pipelines, and vector databases.
- Nice-to-have: Experience with version control systems and solid fundamentals in algorithms and data structures.
- Nice-to-have: Verbal and written English communication skills.
Education Requirements
Ongoing bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering (or equivalent practical experience). Expected graduation: December 2027 or June 2028.
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.
