Software Intern, Summer (Synthesis)

Join Cadence's Digital & Signoff Group (DSG) as a Software Intern to contribute to the Genus Synthesis Solution, a logic synthesis tool optimizing Power, Performance, and Area (PPA) for advanced digital ASICs. This internship offers hands-on software development experience for EDA tools, working with R&D and product engineering teams in an innovation-driven environment. Responsibilities include designing, implementing, troubleshooting software, developing algorithms, validating features, assisting customer support, and contributing to documentation.

Must Have

• Design, implement, troubleshoot, and debug software programs on Unix/Linux platforms
• Develop and enhance algorithms for logic synthesis and physical design flows
• Validate new synthesis features and ensure correctness and optimal configurations
• Assist with customer support by analyzing tool usage and providing feedback to R&D
• Contribute to documentation, including Product Requirement Specifications (PRS) for new features
• Currently pursuing a PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering
• Strong programming skills in C/C++
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming
• Familiarity with logic synthesis, physical design, and timing analysis
• Experience with Unix/Linux environments
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication abilities

Good to Have

• Exposure to Python and Tcl

Perks & Benefits

• Paid holidays
• 401(k) plan with employer match

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.

Join the Digital & Signoff Group (DSG) at Cadence and contribute to the development of the Genus Synthesis Solution, a state-of-the-art logic synthesis tool that optimizes Power, Performance, and Area (PPA) for advanced digital ASICs. This internship offers hands-on experience in software development for EDA tools, working closely with R&D and product engineering teams in a collaborative, innovation-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, troubleshoot, and debug software programs on Unix/Linux platforms.
• Develop and enhance algorithms for logic synthesis and physical design flows.
• Validate new synthesis features and ensure correctness and optimal configurations.
• Assist with customer support by analyzing tool usage and providing feedback to R&D.
• Contribute to documentation, including Product Requirement Specifications (PRS) for new features.

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering.
• Strong programming skills in C/C++; exposure to Python and Tcl is a plus.
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming.
• Familiarity with logic synthesis, physical design, and timing analysis.
• Experience with Unix/Linux environments.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; strong communication abilities.

The annual salary range for California is $28.60 to $53.12 an hour. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the salary range is a guideline and compensation may vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location. Our benefits programs include: paid holidays and 401(k) plan with employer match.

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About Us

Cadence plays a critical role in creating the technologies that modern life depends on. We are a global electronic design automation company, providing software, hardware, and intellectual property to design advanced semiconductor chips that enable our customers create revolutionary products and experiences.

Thanks to the outstanding caliber of the Cadence team and the empowering culture that we have cultivated for over 25 years, Cadence continues to be recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. Our shared passion for solving the world’s toughest technical challenges, our dedication to pushing the limits of the industry, and our drive to do meaningful work differentiates the people of Cadence.

Cadence is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, basis of disability, or any other protected class.