Software Engineer (new college grad Dec 2026)
Cadence Design Systems2 months ago
Base 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 Design Systems builds electronic design automation (EDA) software, emulation/acceleration hardware, and reusable IP that help semiconductor and systems companies design, verify, and implement chips and electronic systems. It also develops computational engineering tools, including computational fluid dynamics and molecular modeling for drug discovery. Founded in 1988 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Cadence is a public company listed on NASDAQ under the ticker CDNS.