WFO Application Engineer Intern

Cadence And Co - San Jose, CA

Full-time - Intern

San Jose, CA

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About the position

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology. We are currently offering an exciting summer internship opportunity for 2025 with our World Field Organization (WFO). This internship is designed for students currently enrolled in a STEM or Electrical/Computer Engineering program. As an intern, you will have the chance to work with best-in-class Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools, collaborate with technical experts, and support the sales team in a dynamic and innovative environment focused on silicon design and design automation. During this three-month program, you will learn processes that are at the forefront of silicon technology and gain insights into how a company like Cadence operates. You will experience firsthand how technical teams solve complex problems. Cadence is a pivotal leader in electronic design, building upon more than 30 years of computational software expertise. Our Intelligent System Design strategy allows us to deliver software, hardware, and IP that turn silicon and electronic design concepts into reality. Our customers are the world's most innovative companies, delivering extraordinary electronic products across various dynamic market applications including consumer electronics, hyperscale computing, 5G communications, automotive, aerospace, industrial automation, and health. The internship will consist of hands-on training in applications used for Digital Design/Simulation, Physical Design, Mixed-signal and Analog Layout, and Advanced Verification. Interns will learn from technical experts, sales executives, and application engineers who provide design services, technical sales, and customer support to our advanced Cadence customers. Each intern will be responsible for completing a design project that utilizes Cadence applications for the design, analysis, and implementation of digital and analog blocks that meet specific specifications. Interns will participate in design reviews, sharing their learnings with their cohort and technical management. Some pre-requisite work will be required, and the program will also offer opportunities to network and engage in fun activities with the intern and recent college graduate community at Cadence.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a cohort-based, three-month internship program.
• Engage in hands-on training in applications used for Digital Design/Simulation, Physical Design, Mixed-signal and Analog Layout, and Advanced Verification.
• Complete a design project using Cadence applications for the design, analysis, and implementation of digital and analog blocks.
• Participate in design reviews and share learnings with cohort and technical management.
• Network and participate in activities with the intern and recent college graduate community.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a STEM or Electrical/Computer Engineering program.
• Basic understanding of design, verification, HDLs, Synthesis, and timing.
• Familiarity with UNIX, C/C++, and scripting languages such as Perl, TCL, and Python.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in embedded software development and HW/SW co-design and co-verification.
• Knowledge of digital physical design and implementation.
• Understanding of sign-off for timing, IR drop, power analysis, and SI analysis.

Benefits

• Hands-on training with best-in-class EDA tools.
• Networking opportunities with technical experts and peers.
• Participation in fun activities with the intern community.