2026 Summer Intern

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• Design and implement algorithm prototypes and integrate selected solutions into a production codebase.

• Analyze performance using real testcases and workloads; propose optimizations based on profiling and empirical results.

• Communicate findings clearly through technical write-ups and presentations.

• Perform other related duties as assigned to support project milestones.

Mentorship & Growth

You will work side-by-side with experienced software engineers and receive continuous feedback and coaching from a dedicated mentor. Our internship program is a primary channel for identifying top emerging talent for our core development team and can be a strong path toward future full-time opportunities at Cadence.

Minimum Qualifications

• Proficient programming skill in C/C++ on Linux.

• Solid understanding of data structures and algorithms (graphs, complexity analysis, optimization).

• Good taste in making technical decisions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework or project experience in one or more of the following:

• Graph algorithms (partitioning, clustering, matching, flow/cut, heuristics/metaheuristics)

• Parallelism and concurrency (threading models, task scheduling, or GPU acceleration)

• Performance engineering (profiling, memory/layout optimization, algorithmic tuning)

• Computer architecture or systems-level optimization

• Experience with modern development workflows on Linux (e.g., Git, CI, CMake).

• Ability to prototype efficiently using modern tools, including vibe coding, while maintaining strong engineering judgment and code quality.

• Passion for solving complex problems and building robust solutions (not just assembling components from existing libraries).

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