Graduate Student Intern - Software Engineering

Cadence Design Systems; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Cadence Design Systems is seeking a candidate pursuing a Master’s or PhD to explore and apply AI/ML techniques for geometry, mesh, and topology workflows. You will prototype AI-assisted methods for geometry creation and simulation prep, and collaborate with researchers to integrate AI into engineering applications.

The role emphasizes strong foundations in CS/engineering, programming in C/C++ and Python, and curiosity about applying AI to engineering problems.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Master’s degree or PhD in CS, Engineering, Applied Math, or related field.
• Strong fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, and software engineering.
• Programming experience in C/C++ and Python.
• Familiarity with debugging, testing, and version control.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; collaborative mindset.
• Interest in applying AI to engineering problems.

Responsibilities

• Explore and apply AI/ML techniques (LLMs, GenAI, GNNs) to engineering data.
• Research AI-driven geometry modeling, mesh generation, and topology workflows.
• Prototype AI-assisted methods for geometry creation and simulation prep.
• Collaborate with researchers to integrate AI into engineering applications.
• Analyze results and improve the quality and performance of AI-generated models.
• Investigate AI-automation to reduce manual modeling and speed up workflows.
• Contribute to technical docs, reports, and prototype software.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Algorithms

Data structures

Education

Master's or PhD in CS/Engineering/Applied Math

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

GPU acceleration

Job description

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

Responsibilities

• Explore and apply AI/ML techniques, including Large Language Models (LLMs), generative AI (GenAI), and Graph Neural Networks (GNNs), to geometry, mesh, and graph-structured engineering data.
• Research and develop AI-driven approaches for geometry modeling, mesh generation, and topology optimization workflows.
• Prototype and evaluate AI-assisted methods for automating geometry creation and simulation model preparation.
• Work with researchers and engineers to integrate AI technologies into engineering and physics-based applications, including thermal and structural simulation.
• Analyze experimental results and improve the quality, robustness, and performance of AI-generated geometry and mesh models.
• Investigate methods to reduce manual modeling effort and accelerate design and simulation workflows through AI automation.
• Contribute to technical discussions, documentation, research reports, and prototype software development.

Basic Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related field.
• Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and software engineering principles.
• Programming experience in C/C++ and Python.
• Familiarity with software development practices, including debugging, testing, and version control.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills.
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for applying AI technologies to engineering problems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AI/ML, including deep learning, LLMs, GenAI, or GNNs.
• Familiarity with geometric modeling, mesh generation, retopology, computational geometry, or graph-based representations.
• Coursework or research experience in computer graphics, computer-aided engineering (CAE), scientific computing, or simulation.
• Exposure to CAD, CAE, EDA, or simulation-driven design applications.
• Interest in topology optimization, geometry processing, performance optimization, parallel computing, or GPU acceleration.
• Experience with machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or similar tools.

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Company Background

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 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.