About this role
At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.
Cadence is a pivotal leader in electronic design, building upon more than 30 years of computational software expertise. The company applies its underlying Intelligent System Design strategy to deliver software, hardware and IP that turn design concepts into reality.
Cadence customers are the world’s most innovative companies, delivering extraordinary electronic products from chips to boards to systems for the most dynamic market applications including consumer, hyperscale computing, 5G communications, automotive, aerospace industrial and health.
At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.
Job Title: Intern (12 Month Placement)
Location: Cambridge, United Kingdom
Reports to: AE Director
Job Overview:
Gain hands‑on experience over a 12‑month placement using Cadence’s industry‑leading IC design tools on real‑world engineering challenges. As an Intern you will work on technical design and verification problems across a broad range of disciplines, including:
- Analog design
- Digital design
- Design verification
- Integrated Circuits (IC)
- Printed Circuit Board (PCB) design
Eligibility & Placement Requirements:
- This role is open only to students currently enrolled in a university degree programme.
- The 12‑month placement must form an assessed or accredited part of the student’s degree (e.g. industrial/ professional placement or year‑in‑industry).
- Students should be studying a relevant discipline, such as Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
- The placement is based on‑site in Cambridge, United Kingdom, for the full duration.
- Applicants must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom for the full duration of the placement.
- Where applicable, applicants must hold a valid visa covering the entire 12‑month placement period, with no restrictions that would prevent full‑time employment.
Responsibilities:
- You will become an active member of a professional engineering team, contributing to live projects within your assigned business unit.
- Engage in direct interaction with customers, gaining insight into real customer challenges and requirements.
- Build strong technical knowledge in electronic design automation (EDA) through practical application of Cadence’s cutting‑edge tools.
- Take part in structured technical training courses to support continuous learning and development
- Experience a fully immersive engineering placement, providing exposure to day‑to‑day work in the semiconductor industry
- Learn about the latest technologies, methodologies, and industry challenges through:
- Collaboration with experienced engineers
- Customer engagement
- Seminars, projects, and technical discussions
- Develop deep expertise in Cadence tools, workflows, and design methodologies
- Enjoy a placement with significant scope for personal growth, where your learning and technical depth are driven by your own ambition.
Cadence is committed to equal employment opportunity and employment equity throughout all levels of the organization. We strive to attract a qualified and diverse candidate pool and encourage diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
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About Cadence Design Systems
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. Our design solutions, based on Cadence’s Intelligent System Design™ strategy, are essential for the world’s leading semiconductor and systems companies to build their next-generation products from chips to full electromechanical systems that serve a wide range of markets, including hyperscale computing, mobile communications, automotive, aerospace, industrial, life sciences and robotics. In 2024, Cadence was recognized by the Wall Street Journal as one of the world’s top 100 best-managed companies. Cadence solutions offer limitless opportunities—learn more at www.cadence.com.
What you'll do
- As an Intern, you will work on technical design and verification problems across a broad range of disciplines. You will engage with customers and contribute to live projects within your assigned business unit.
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