Cadence Design Systems

Software Engineer II (New College Grad 2026)

Cadence Design Systems$87K — $162K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • New college graduate with a BS or MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
  • Strong programming skills in C++
  • Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software engineering fundamentals
  • Familiarity with machine learning concepts
  • Experience with version control systems like Git or Perforce
  • Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and maintain software systems that use ML/AI models in production
  • Develop, test, and optimize machine learning models and pipelines with guidance
  • Write clean, well-tested, and production-quality code
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into technical solutions
  • Design, evaluate, and improve agent behavior for ML applications
  • Stay up to date with advancements in ML/AI techniques and best practices

Benefits

  • Paid vacation and paid holidays
  • 401(k) plan with employer match
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Variety of medical, dental, and vision plan options
Full Job Description
The Allegro software development team is looking for a Software Engineer to join the team. This is an entry-level position.

This team develops and maintains a multi-user design editing solution named Symphony, which supports concurrent editing of PCB and packaging designs. Symphony is a network-based, distributed computing solution used to design state-of-the-art technologies. As a differentiating technology itself, Symphony is a key component of Allegro's core offerings.

As a member of this team, you'll gain hands-on experience working with enterprise-level software and solving real-world problems. As a comprehensive solution, Symphony spans many areas of the codebase from GUI to database, from interactive commands to network protocols. You'll have the opportunity to work in these areas, all while learning about the software development process and broadening your skillset.

Key responsibilities:
  • Design, implement, and maintain software systems that incorporate ML/AI models into production environments
  • Develop, test, and optimize machine learning models and pipelines under the guidance of senior engineers
  • Write clean, well-tested, and production-quality code (unit tests, CI/CD, code reviews)
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (software engineers, product engineers) to translate requirements into technical solutions
  • Design, evaluate, and improve agent behavior, including prompt engineering, tool orchestration, and feedback/iteration mechanisms
  • Stay current with advancing ML/AI techniques, tools, and engineering best practices


Required Qualifications
  • New College Grad with BS or MS majoring in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
  • Strong programming skills (C++ required)
  • Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software engineering fundamentals
  • Familiarity with machine learning concepts (supervised/unsupervised learning, model evaluation, overfitting, etc.)
  • Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git, Perforce)
  • Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail


Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-Have)
  • Exposure to Electronic Design Automation (EDA), IC design, or PCB/physical design workflows
  • Familiarity with optimization problems in placement, routing, timing, or power analysis
  • Experience with performance optimization or systems programming


The annual salary range for Massachusetts is $87,500 to $162,500. 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.

About Cadence Design Systems

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. is an American multinational electronic design automation software and engineering services company, founded in 1988 by the merger of SDA Systems and ECAD, Inc. The company produces software, hardware and silicon structures for designing integrated circuits, systems on chips (SoCs) and printed circuit boards.
Learn more about Cadence Design Systems
Size
9,300 employees
Market Cap
$43.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$590.6 million
Founded
2018
5 Year Trend
+10.5%
Revenue
$2.6 billion
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