Intern - Characterization and Support

Cadence Design Systems•San Jose, CA

11d•$40 - $69•Onsite

About The Position

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology. This is an on-site internship role in San Jose, California, within the Cadence DDR IP group for a Post-Silicon Validation Engineering Intern. Intern will be responsible for validating both system-level and electrical performance of internal silicon test chips. The role includes debugging silicon issues in close collaboration with analog and digital design teams, and delivering high-quality characterization reports. The intern will work cross-functionally to ensure product functionality, reliability, and successful deployment. The candidate is expected to be strongly motivated by the prospect of driving system and electrical testing efforts for identifying silicon issues and being involved in debug efforts for the same. Very good fundamentals in analog and digital electronics, RTL, Signal integrity, control systems. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Cadence plays a critical role in creating the technologies that modern life depends on. We are a global electronic design automation company, providing software, hardware, and intellectual property to design advanced semiconductor chips that enable our customers create revolutionary products and experiences. Thanks to the outstanding caliber of the Cadence team and the empowering culture that we have cultivated for over 25 years, Cadence continues to be recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. Our shared passion for solving the world’s toughest technical challenges, our dedication to pushing the limits of the industry, and our drive to do meaningful work differentiates the people of Cadence. Cadence is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, basis of disability, or any other protected class.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in electrical engineering
0-2 years of relevant work experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Very good fundamentals in analog and digital electronics, RTL, Signal integrity, control systems.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in the hardware semiconductor or electronics industry is a plus
Experience with script-based test automation in Python, C or other scripting tools is a plus.
Applicants should ideally be attending a local school.

Responsibilities

Validating both system-level and electrical performance of internal silicon test chips.
Debugging silicon issues in close collaboration with analog and digital design teams.
Delivering high-quality characterization reports.
Working cross-functionally to ensure product functionality, reliability, and successful deployment.
Driving system and electrical testing efforts for identifying silicon issues.
Being involved in debug efforts for silicon issues.