Cadence Design Systems

Software Engineer (new college grad Dec 2026)

Cadence Design Systems$101K — $188K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Strong knowledge of combinatorial problems and optimization algorithms
  • Familiarity with data sciences and computational complexity
  • Proficient in programming languages Python and C++
  • Experience in software engineering for high computation algorithms is advantageous
  • Recent graduates (December 2026) with MS or BS in Computer Engineering or equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

  • Develop statistical models from big data for performance optimization
  • Create and implement machine learning and AI systems
  • Work on simulation-based verification of semiconductor designs
  • Integrate algorithms into production technology for global clients
  • Test and validate developed technologies against industry standards

Benefits

  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • 401(k) plan with employer match
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Variety of medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Incentive compensation options including bonuses and equity
Full Job Description
  • Job Description:

This job is for developing a new technology for automatically closing simulation-based verification of semiconductor hardware designs written in RTL. A successfully hired employee will be responsible for developing statistical models of big data of state-of-the-art regressions, optimization algorithms, machine-learning and AI systems, and integrating them as a production technology for world-wide customers.
  • Skills:

The candidate must have good knowledge of combinatorial problems, optimization algorithms, data sciences, and computational complexity.

Experiences of software engineering for developing high computation algorithms are a plus.

The candidate must be proficient in Python and C++.

New College grad with December 2026 grad date would be ideal.

MS (or BS) in CE or equivalent.

The annual salary range for California is $101,500 to $188,500. 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
NASDAQ

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