What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Intern, Summer (Synthesis) position at Cadence Design Systems and Careers?
At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.
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
- 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.
Required Qualifications
- 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.
The annual salary range for California is $28.60 to $53.12 an hour. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the salary range is a guideline and compensation may vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location. Our benefits programs include: paid holidays and 401(k) plan with employer match.
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Salary : $29 - $53