CST Application Engineer - Systems/ATX

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology. Cadence Design Systems is looking for new STEM bachelor’s graduates with a passion for electronic systems and hardware design to join our Customer Support Team’s (CST) Systems Rotational Program in San Jose, CA. As an integral member of CST, you work with best-in-class PCB, packaging and system analysis tools, collaborate with technical experts, and support the sales team in a dynamic environment focused on chip-to-board-to-system design. In this customer-facing role, you will provide design services, technical sales support and front-line customer support to leading Cadence customers. You will work with the account team to solve their most challenging PCB, packaging and signal/power integrity problems. This is an entry-level rotational position for STEM bachelor-level graduates with limited experience but a strong desire to learn and be a part of the electronic technologies of tomorrow. What opportunity is offered? The person in this full time regular entry level position will start a one-year, cohort-based program with two six-month rotations. Both rotations are in Cadence Systems solutions, such as Allegro PCB Design, Sigrity signal and power integrity, and IC Packaging. You will receive hands-on training and learn from the technical experts and application engineers who support our most advanced customers. This program is only for students graduating with a bachelor’s degree. After the program, you will be assigned a full-time role in a CST Systems group with focus on working with Customer accounts. This cohort-based program will offer experience in: PCB design fundamentals: schematics, stackup, constraints, placement and routing, manufacturing outputs High-speed design and signal integrity Power integrity and power delivery network analysis IC package and multi-die design UNIX and scripting languages such as Python and SKILL Customer-facing technical support, evaluations and demos Opportunity to network and participate in recent-grad community activities at Cadence Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science or a related STEM field. Coursework or project experience in circuits, signals or digital hardware, such as a capstone, club project or board bring-up. Experience with any PCB or CAD tool (Altium, KiCad, Eagle or similar) is a plus. Strong communication skills and a desire to work with customers. Cadence is a pivotal leader in electronic design, building upon more than 30 years of computational software expertise. The company applies its underlying Intelligent System Design strategy to deliver software, hardware and IP that turn silicon and electronic design concepts into reality. Cadence customers are the world’s most innovative companies, delivering extraordinary electronic products from chips to boards to systems for the most dynamic market applications including consumer, hyperscale computing, 5G communications, automotive, aerospace industrial and health. At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology. Where is this position located? San Jose, CA The annual salary range for California is $61,600 to $114,400. 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. We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t. Cadence plays a critical role in creating the technologies that modern life depends on. We are a global electronic design automation company, providing software, hardware, and intellectual property to design advanced semiconductor chips that enable our customers create revolutionary products and experiences. Thanks to the outstanding caliber of the Cadence team and the empowering culture that we have cultivated for over 25 years, Cadence continues to be recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. 
Our shared passion for solving the world’s toughest technical challenges, our dedication to pushing the limits of the industry, and our drive to do meaningful work differentiates the people of Cadence. Cadence is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, basis of disability, or any other protected class.