Software Engineer ll (New College Grad 2026)
Cadence Design SystemsSan Jose, California, United States
Posted February 27, 2026
101500 - 188500 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Cadence is a pivotal leader in electronics and system 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 design concepts into reality. Cadence customers are the world’s most innovative companies, delivering extraordinary electronic products from chips to boards to complete systems for the most dynamic market applications, including hyperscale computing, 5G communications, automotive, mobile, aerospace, consumer, industrial and healthcare. For eight years in a row, Fortune magazine has named Cadence one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For.
Job Description
As a Software Engineer at Cadence, you will help design, implement, and test runtime software for the Palladium platform and address customer issues. The role requires a new college grad with a Bachelor or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
Requirements
- New College Grad with Bachelor or Masters in Computer Science or Engineering or Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- At least 2 years of relevant experience
- Versatile in C++, python or perl, data structure, algorithms
- Linux operating system drivers and kernel programming
- Electronics circuit design experience is a plus
- Firmware experience is a plus
Benefits
- Paid vacation and paid holidays
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Medical, dental, and vision plan options