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Quantum (superconducting) Intern

CompanyCadence Design Systems
LocationSan Jose
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 21, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will work on developing a Virtuoso-based Quantum Development Kit (QDK) that creates a representative set of physical qubits, control lines, and coupling. The role involves defining the virtual process for the QDK and the list of devices and their characteristics.
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
$29 - $53
Company Size
10690
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Cadence is a market leader in AI and digital twins, pioneering the application of computational software to accelerate innovation in the engineering design of silicon to systems. Our design solutions, based on Cadence’s Intelligent System Design™ strategy, are essential for the world’s leading semiconductor and systems companies to build their next-generation products from chips to full electromechanical systems that serve a wide range of markets, including hyperscale computing, mobile communications, automotive, aerospace, industrial, life sciences and robotics. In 2024, Cadence was recognized by the Wall Street Journal as one of the world’s top 100 best-managed companies. Cadence solutions offer limitless opportunities—learn more at www.cadence.com.
About the Role

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

The ideal candidate will have a superconducting background and a basic level of understanding of the

devices required to enable superconducting quantum (varied type of transmons qubits a minimum).

Ideally, the candidate will have some previous exposure to Qiskit and understand the set of primitive

and how they are parameterized and generated. 

The expected end-product of the internship is a Virtuoso-based QDK, that enable creating representative

(as complete as possible) set of physical qubits, control lines, and coupling. Previous exposure to development 

in the Virtuoso environment a real plus.

 

Together, we will define the “virtual” process for this QDK, the list of devices and their characteristics.

 

Job based in San Jose, onsite, full time. Minimum 3 months.

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.

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

Key Skills
Superconducting BackgroundUnderstanding of DevicesQiskit ExposureVirtuoso Development
Categories
TechnologyEngineeringScience & Research
Benefits
Paid Holidays401k Plan with Employer Match