Job Summary
Cadence is seeking an AI & Strategic Marketing Intern to support market intelligence, competitive analysis, strategic research, and AI-enabled business workflows. This role is ideal for a recent graduate or advanced undergraduate student interested in applying AI technologies to real-world business challenges while gaining exposure to strategy, emerging technologies, M&A analysis, and executive decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
-Experiment and test different AI models and workflow options to identify effective ways to improve research and analysis.
-Build AI workflows that use AI's strengths effectively, and apply techniques such as few-shot prompting, RAG, and other methods to improve accuracy, reasoning, and results.
-Support market research and competitive intelligence projects across technology sectors relevant to Cadence.
-Develop market overviews, competitive landscape summaries, and presentations on new growth opportunities.
-Gather and combine information from industry reports, company announcements, analyst research, and other public sources.
-Support AI-enabled automation for M&A due diligence workflows, including company research, competitive positioning, and synthesis of diligence materials.
-Assist in preparing executive presentations, briefing materials, and strategic recommendations for leadership.
Qualifications
Required:
-Bachelor's degree completed or in progress, with at least three years of undergraduate experience, in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
-Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
-Interest in AI, technology trends and inflection points, and business strategy.
-Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred:
-Familiarity with generative AI tools and large language models.
-Experience using AI tools through coursework, projects, research, internships, co-ops, or hackathons.
-Interest in semiconductor technology, AI, robotics, or other advanced technology industries.
-Experience creating presentations and conducting research.
We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t.Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree completed or in progress in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
- At least three years of undergraduate experience
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Interest in artificial intelligence, technology trends, inflection points, and business strategy
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Familiarity with generative AI tools and large language models
- Experience using AI tools through coursework, projects, research, internships, co-ops, or hackathons
- Interest in semiconductor technology, AI, robotics, or other advanced technology industries
- Experience creating presentations and conducting research
Cadence Design Systems Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cadence Design Systems and has not been reviewed or approved by Cadence Design Systems.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — A discounted ESPP with a lookback feature and equity included in total compensation make ownership broadly accessible and potentially meaningful. Structured compensation at an industry leader adds predictability to equity participation.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are described as solid, with mental‑health/EAP and fertility support enhancing the offering. The breadth across core care and family‑building needs strengthens the healthcare package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Global Recharge Days, volunteer time off, and companywide breaks indicate a comprehensive time‑off framework. In addition, many salaried roles are described as having flexible or generous PTO policies.
Cadence Design Systems Insights
What We Do
Cadence enables electronic systems and semiconductor companies to create the innovative end products that are transforming the way people live, work and play. Cadence® software, hardware and IP are used by customers to deliver products to market faster. The company's Intelligent System Design strategy helps customers develop differentiated products—from chips to boards to intelligent systems—in mobile, consumer, cloud, data center, automotive, aerospace, IoT, industrial and other market segments. Cadence is listed as one of Fortune Magazine's 100 Best Companies to Work For.
