CST Application Engineer

Cadence Design Systems

. Participate in Cadence’s Customer Support Team New College Graduate Rotational Program .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $74,200 - $137,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong foundational knowledge in Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools, HDLs, and design verification, with hands-on experience in Digital and Analog Design. Capable of collaborating with technical experts and providing customer support while developing innovative solutions in a team-oriented environment.

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Electronic Design Automation (EDA) ToolsHDLs and Design VerificationUNIX, C/C++, Perl, TCL, PythonDigital Physical Design and ImplementationEmbedded Software Development

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Hard Skills

Electronic Design Automation (EDA) ToolsHDLsDesign VerificationDigital Physical DesignAnalog DesignEmbedded Software DevelopmentC/C++ ProgrammingScripting LanguagesTiming AnalysisPower Analysis

Soft Skills

CollaborationCustomer SupportProblem SolvingDesire to Learn

Industry Keywords

Digital DesignPhysical DesignAnalog Design/LayoutSystems DesignAdvanced Verification/EmulationHW/SW CodesignCo-verification

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PerlPythonUnixC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Participate in Cadence’s Customer Support Team New College Graduate Rotational Program
Complete two six-month rotations in a one-year cohort-based program
Receive detailed, hands-on training in applications for Digital Design/Simulation, Physical Design, Analog Design/Layout, Package Design, Systems Design, and Advanced Verification/Emulation
Work with best-in-class EDA tools
Collaborate with technical experts
Support the sales team
Provide front-line design services, technical sales, and customer support to Cadence customers
Work with Cadence account teams to develop innovative solutions to challenging technical problems
After completing the cohort program, assume full-time regular responsibilities in a CST business group based on interests and company needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

New STEM Bachelor’s graduates
Bachelor’s degree only; the program is only for students graduating with a Bachelor’s degree
Experience using electronic design automation (EDA) tools
Limited experience with a strong desire to learn
Knowledge or experience in fundamentals of 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, and Python
Digital physical design and implementation
Sign-off for timing, IR drop, power analysis, and SI analysis
Custom and analog design
Ability to work in San Jose, CA, Austin, TX, Cary, NC, or Burlington, MA

Benefits

Comp & perks

Incentive compensation: bonus
Equity
Paid vacation
Paid holidays
401(k) plan with employer match
Employee stock purchase plan
Medical, dental, and vision plan options
Opportunity to network and participate in fun activities and recent college grad community at Cadence