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Software Intern

4 days ago San Jose, CA

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

Cadence is looking for an intern to develop algorithms in the physical design space.

The candidate should have a master's degree and be pursuing a BS in algorithms for physical design IC tools. The candidate should have expertise on some set of physical synthesis problems such as placement, routing, clock tree synthesis, buffering, gate sizing, or logic optimization.

The candidate should be a strong coder and be able to quickly prototype and test algorithms. An established publication record is preferable. The Position Requirements are...Must be currently enrolled in a BS program, with a primary research focus on VLSI CAD algorithm development.

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Client-provided location(s): San Jose, CA
Job ID: Cadence-R52812
Employment Type: INTERN
Posted: 2026-01-16T18:39:58

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • Health Insurance
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion