Software Engineer (new college grad Dec 2026)
Cadence Design SystemsBase Salary
$102k - $189k/yr
Responsibilities
- Develop technology for automatically closing simulation-based verification of RTL semiconductor hardware designs.
- Develop statistical models using large datasets from state-of-the-art regressions.
- Create optimization algorithms and machine-learning and AI systems.
- Integrate developed technology into production solutions for worldwide customers.
Requirements
- Proficiency in Python and C++.
- Knowledge of combinatorial problems, optimization algorithms, data science, and computational complexity.
- MS or BS in Computer Engineering or equivalent.
- Experience developing high-computation algorithms in software engineering is a plus.
- New college graduates with a December 2026 graduation date are considered ideal.
Benefits
- Paid vacation and paid holidays.
- 401(k) plan with employer match.
- Employee stock purchase plan.
- Medical, dental, and vision plan options.
- California annual base salary range of $101,500 to $188,500.
- Additional eligibility for incentive compensation, bonus, equity, and other benefits.
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About Cadence Design Systems
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.