Intern - Software Engineering

Intern Software Engineer, Summer 2026, Three Month Duration

Get a taste of professional software development in a global organization with a three-month summer 2026 internship at Cadence's office in the heart of Edinburgh.

Design, code, and test a small project supporting Virtuoso, our flagship EDA tool.

Details depend on team priorities and your individual skills. Previous projects included prototyping new features in C++ and SKILL (Cadence's LISP-based scripting language) and creating developer support utilities in Python.

You will have a local mentor and can showcase your work to the wider team.

Join the team's regular meetings and social events.

Job Requirements:

• Experience and interest in software development.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• You must be eligible to work in the UK.
• Experience with Linux, specific programming languages, electronic design or CAD software is helpful but not essential as basic training will be provided.

Cadence is committed to equal employment opportunity and employment equity throughout all levels of the organization. We strive to attract a qualified and diverse candidate pool and encourage diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

We're doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can't.

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 to 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.