Compensation Overview

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

Cadence is hiring engineering students with an anticipated graduation date of winter 2023 or spring of 2024 to join our software R&D intern program in San Jose, Austin, Burlington/Boston, Cary, and Pittsburgh. This is an amazing opportunity to work as a software engineering intern at a world leader in computational software.  Our customers are the world’s 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. As a software engineering intern, you will help design and develop some of the most complex software tools used by designers across multiple verticals. We use advanced math, computer science, graph theory and machine learning to turn design concepts into reality.

Responsibilities will include software development, debugging and fixing of software errors, implementing new features, along with writing and running tests.

Position Requirements:

• This intern position is open to engineering students graduating in December 2024 and Spring/Summer 2025. 

• Enrolled in a MS or BS program in computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a similar major. 

• Strong understanding of software data structures, algorithms, and proficiency in object-oriented coding, preferably in C or C++. Exposure to Cadence products is a plus.

Accelerate Your Career

As part of your experience with Cadence, you will join a new class of professionals in our College Hires and Internship Program (CHIPs). Through this program you’ll receive special opportunities to develop your leadership capabilities, learn from Cadence executives and other industry leaders, and socialize and network with your peers.

About Cadence

Our Company’s Success

Cadence is one of the most successful technology companies in the world.  Public for over 30 years and mission critical to the development of all the electronic devices that we rely on – from our cars to our phones, Cadence is enjoying unprecedented success . . . and, this is just the beginning.  With a very stable business model and excellent customer relationships, Cadence is flourishing.  The company is nearly 10,000 employees in over 25 countries.  The company’s market cap is ~$40+B and with an exciting strategy – Intelligent System Design - that dramatically increases the market we are serving, reaching systems companies and the world of Artificial Intelligence, the company has exciting plans to be one of the leading technology companies in the world.  With this success, comes responsibility and Cadence intends to lead on having an exceptional employee culture and impact on the world.

A Great Place to Do Great Work

Employees join Cadence because of our innovation and stay because of our One Cadence – One Team culture. Our employees feel empowered and supported to make their mark on the future of technology. Our diverse team of passionate, dedicated, and talented individuals go above and beyond for our customers, our communities, and each other—every day.

Ninety-three percent of employees say they are proud to work here. Based on employee feedback like this, our culture has earned Cadence recognition as a Great Place to Work around the world, including being named #38 onto Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For list for 8 years in a row, and named and one of on PEOPLE’s Companies That Care list. Cadence has also appeared consistently on the Great Place to Work Institute’s World’s Best Workplaces and has been called out on GTPW’s lists in 14 countries. Cadence has also been recognized by Forbes and Newsweek as a top workplace.

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

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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