Software Engineering Intern (Digital Signoff Group)

Job Title

Software Engineering Intern (Digital Signoff Group)

Role Summary

Join the Quantus Insight R&D team within Cadence's Digital & Signoff Group as a software engineering intern. Work on a next-generation parasitic analysis and debugging platform used by semiconductor engineers.

The role involves implementing product features, handling large-scale datasets, improving usability, and exploring automation and AI-assisted workflows under the guidance of experienced engineers.

Experience Level

Entry-level - Internship. Intended for current students or recent graduates participating in an internship program.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include contributing to product development and supporting engineering workflows:

• Implement and test product features used by semiconductor design engineers.
• Investigate and resolve software engineering problems involving large datasets, performance, and usability.
• Participate in design discussions, code reviews, debugging, and testing.
• Work on automation and AI-driven workflows for engineering tools.
• Collaborate with mentors and cross-functional team members to deliver working software.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and attributes:

• Experience programming in at least one modern language via coursework, projects, internships, or open-source contributions.
• Good understanding of fundamental programming concepts, algorithms, and data structures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to approach problems methodically.
• Curiosity, willingness to learn new technologies and domains quickly.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Nice-to-have:

• Modern C++ (C++17 or newer).
• Linux/Unix development experience.
• GUI development and user-experience considerations.
• Software architecture, performance optimization, or multithreaded programming experience.
• Familiarity with AI workflows or Electronic Design Automation (EDA) domains.

Education Requirements

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.

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.