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Cadence · 1 month ago

Software Intern, Summer (Synthesis)

positionSAN JOSE
timeInternship
remoteOnsite
seniorityIntern
money$28.60/hr - $53.12/hr

Cadence is a company focused on developing leaders and innovators in technology. They are seeking a Software Intern for the Digital & Signoff Group to contribute to the development of the Genus Synthesis Solution, providing hands-on experience in software development for EDA tools.

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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

Qualification

C/C++ programmingUnix/Linux environmentsPythonTclData structuresAlgorithmsObject-oriented programmingLogic synthesisPhysical designTiming analysisAnalytical skillsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skills

Required

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

Benefits

Paid holidays
401(k) plan with employer match

Company

Cadence

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Cadence is a market leader in AI and digital twins, pioneering the application of computational software to accelerate innovation in the engineering design of silicon to systems.
dateFounded in 1988
location
San Jose, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.cadence.com

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
1998-02-20IPO

Leadership Team

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Paul Cunningham
Senior Vice President and General Manager
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Tom Beckley
Senior Vice President, Custom IC & PCB Group
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