Cadence

Overview

This internship explores how far a junior engineer can progress in digital implementation by relying primarily on InnoStack, Cadence's AI-powered engineering super-agent. Starting from an RTL design, the intern will be responsible for delivering a complete RTL-to-GDSII flow and a final fabrication-ready database.

About Cadence

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.

Requirements & Eligibility

• Final-year Engineering or Master's student in Electronics, Microelectronics or a related field.
• Basic knowledge of digital IC design, RTL, Linux, and scripting (Python/Tcl).
• Strong interest in semiconductor design, EDA tools, and AI-assisted engineering.
• Curious, autonomous, and eager to learn complex technical topics independently.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Interest in generative AI, prompt engineering, and emerging technologies.
• Good communication, documentation, and teamwork skills.
• Fluent in English.

Key Responsibilities

• Learn and execute a complete Digital RTL-to-GDSII implementation flow using InnoStack as the primary guide.
• Generate scripts, methodologies, and solutions through AI-assisted interactions.
• Run and optimize implementation stages using Cadence tools.
• Analyze, diagnose reports and resolve technical issues with InnoStack support.
• Validate AI recommendations and deliver a fabrication-ready database.
• Document best practices, effective prompts, limitations, and lessons learned throughout the project.