Intern Design Engineer (ME)

Location: Nanjing

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.

Job Description: AI Initiatives Intern (SSG - Digital IC Design)

Position Overview:
As the company accelerates its transformation with AI technologies, we are seeking a highly motivated and creative AI Initiatives Intern to join our IP development team. This role will focus on supporting digital integrated circuit (IC) design efforts, specifically within synthesis, DFT (Design for Test), and STA (Static Timing Analysis), while also driving AI-related initiatives to bring innovation to our design processes.

Key Responsibilities:

•  Assist in the design and development of digital ICs, with a focus on synthesis, DFT, and STA processes.
•  Support the team in optimizing and automating key design flows, ensuring the smooth integration of AI tools in the digital IC sign-off process.
•  Collaborate with the team on the design verification process, providing assistance in test planning and execution, as well as timing closure.
•  Contribute to the implementation and validation of AI-driven tools to improve efficiency and accuracy in the design flow.
•  Help analyze and streamline the digital IC design process, identifying opportunities for innovation and efficiency through AI techniques.
•  Assist in research and exploration of emerging AI technologies and their potential applications to enhance the digital IC development pipeline.

Qualifications:

•  Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
•  Familiarity with digital IC design processes, particularly synthesis, DFT, STA, and sign-off flows.
•  Strong interest in integrating AI technologies into the semiconductor design flow.
•  Basic understanding of digital circuit design, timing analysis, and verification techniques.
•  Creative, proactive, and eager to learn in a fast-paced, technical environment.
•  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
•  Excellent communication and collaboration skills, able to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Why Join Us:
This internship offers a unique opportunity to combine AI innovation with hands-on experience in digital IC design. You’ll work closely with experienced engineers in the IP department, assisting with key design tasks while also exploring how AI can enhance digital circuit design and sign-off processes. This is a great chance to gain exposure to cutting-edge tools and workflows in the digital IC industry while contributing to next-generation design initiatives.
 

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