Intern - 12 Month Placement

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

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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