Application Engineer

at Cadence

Record last updated: 2/27/2026 4:45:20 AM

Current Days Open
23
Reqs Seen
2
Current Min Salary
$74,200.00 (Yearly)
Current Max Salary
$137,800.00 (Yearly)
Historical Days Open
N/A
First Seen
2/5/2026
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$74,200.00 (Yearly)
2/27/2026
Highest Max Salary Seen
$137,800.00 (Yearly)
2/27/2026

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Full Job Description

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology. Cadence Design Systems is looking for new STEM bachelors graduates with experience using electronic design automation (EDA) tools to join our Customer Support Teams (CST) Rotational Program in San Jose, CA, Austin TX, Cary NC, Columbia MD, or Burlington MA. As an integral member of CST, you work with the best in class EDA tools, collaborate with technical experts and support the sales team in a dynamic, innovative environment focused on silicon design and design automation. In this customer facing role you will provide the front-line design services, technical sales and customer support to the most advanced Cadence customers and will work with the Cadence account teams to come up with innovative solutions to address our customers most challenging technical problems. This is an entry level rotational position for STEM bachelor level graduates who have limited experience but a strong desire to learn and be a part of the electronic technologies of tomorrow. At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology. The person in this full time regular entry level position will start in a cohort based, one year program that will include new colleges graduates from across North America and consist of two six month rotations with detailed, hands-on training in applications used for Digital Design/Simulation, Physical Design, Analog Layout, Advanced Verification or Hardware Emulation. This program is only for students graduating with a Bachelors degree only. The opportunity to learn from the technical experts, sales and application engineers who provide the design services, technical sales and customer support to the most advanced Cadence customers will be included in this one year program. After the cohort program has been successfully completed, the person in this role will be assigned full time regular responsibilities in a CST business group based on the persons interests and company needs. This cohort-based program will offer experience in the following areas: Fundamentals in design, verification, HDLs, synthesis and timing Embedded software development and HW/SW codesign and co-verification UNIX , C/C++, and scripting languages such as Perl, TCL, Python Digital physical design and implementation Sign-off for timing, IR drop, power analysis, SI analysis Custom and analog design Opportunity to network and participate in fun activities and recent college grad community at Cadence. Cadence is a pivotal leader in electronic design, building upon more than 30 years of computational software expertise. The company applies its underlying Intelligent System Design strategy to deliver software, hardware and IP that turn silicon and electronic design concepts into reality. Cadence customers are the worlds most innovative companies, delivering extraordinary electronic products from chips to boards to systems for the most dynamic market applications including consumer, hyperscale computing, 5G communications, automotive, aerospace industrial and health. At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology. The annual salary range for California is $74,200 to $137,800. You may also be eligible to receive incentive compensation: bonus, equity, and benefits. 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 vacation and paid holidays, 401(k) plan with employer match, employee stock purchase plan, a variety of medical, dental and vision plan options, and more. Were doing work that matters. Help us solve what others cant. 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 worlds 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.

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