About the role#
Join the Systems Division Sales Team as an Account Technical Executive intern. You will work with the team to drive the adoption and growth of Cadence Allegro PCB, IC Packaging, and Sigrity solutions. This is a three-month, cohort-based summer program where you will learn how a global technology company operates and how sales and technical teams solve complex engineering challenges.
What you'll do#
- Support pre-sales campaigns, including technical evaluations, demos, and quoting inputs.
- Learn how software adoption is managed, forecasted, and grown in a territory of large PCB accounts.
- Work with field Account Executives, Marketing, and Engineering to connect Cadence solutions to customer problems and roadmap needs.
- Understand core PCB technology requirements for targeted market segments.
- Present findings and project deliverables to the team and leadership.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled in an engineering program, ideally as a rising senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering, computer science, or a business/engineering-technology discipline with a technical focus. Master’s degree students will be considered for exceptional candidates.
- Coursework or interest in electronics, PCB design, or semiconductor and systems design.
- Exposure to Allegro, Mentor, Zuken, or Altium is preferred.
- Comfort with Excel or data analysis. Experience with Salesforce or Tableau is a plus.
- Ability to manage multiple complex assignments.
- Strong communication, presentation, assessment, and analytical skills.
Location & details#
- Location: San Jose, California.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: This is a full-time, on-site internship.
- Compensation: This position is paid.
About Cadence
Cadence is a research services company founded in 2014. It provides language solutions for investors and consultants to help them gain business insights across language barriers. The firm offers services including due diligence, management calls, and market research for finance professionals. It maintains teams in Los Angeles, Latvia, Beijing, and Singapore with a staff of 11 to 50 employees.
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