AI & Chip Design Intern (Summer 2026)
Cadence Design SystemsSAN JOSE
Posted February 27, 2026
Internship
About the Company
Cadence is a pivotal leader in electronics and system 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 worldâs most innovative companies, delivering extraordinary electronic products from chips to boards to complete systems for the most dynamic market applications, including hyperscale computing, 5G communications, automotive, mobile, aerospace, consumer, industrial and healthcare. For eight years in a row, Fortune magazine has named Cadence one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For.
Job Description
Join Cadence's dynamic team of software developers and research-minded engineers shaping the future of AI-accelerated chip design and verification as an intern. Contribute to applied research and engineering projects that sit at the intersection of AI/ML, systems, and chip design.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a BS or MS Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
- Strong proficiency in Python
- Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software engineering fundamentals
- Demonstrated research or engineering background in one of the following: AI/ML (fundamental or applied), Chip design or computer architecture, Systems and software engineering
- Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively
- Interest in developing AI-enabled workflows for chip design or verification
Benefits
- Immersive training on Cadence's core verification technologies
- Fun events with other interns
- Opportunity to present work at the end of the summer