Software Intern - Summer - Synthesis 🎓
Description
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
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Design, implement, troubleshoot, and debug software programs on Unix/Linux platforms.
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Develop and enhance algorithms for logic synthesis and physical design flows.
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Validate new synthesis features and ensure correctness and optimal configurations.
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Assist with customer support by analyzing tool usage and providing feedback to R&D.
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Contribute to documentation, including Product Requirement Specifications (PRS) for new features.
Required Qualifications
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Currently pursuing a PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering.
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Strong programming skills in C/C++; exposure to Python and Tcl is a plus.
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Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming.
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Familiarity with logic synthesis, physical design, and timing analysis.
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Experience with Unix/Linux environments.
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Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; strong communication abilities.
Details
- Location
- San Jose, CA
- Term
- Summer 2026
- Posted
- 1/22/2026
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