CST Application Engineer - Physical Systems

Cadence Design Systems; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 78,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Employee stock purchase plan

Medical/dental/vision plans

Job summary

Cadence Design Systems is hiring recent engineering graduates to join the PSDA Customer Service team through a one‑year cohort program. The role includes two six‑month rotations across technical and customer support functions, with mentoring from engineers and professionals.

You will gain hands‑on experience with Cadence CAE tools, Python scripting, and AI‑assisted workflows to improve customer outcomes and engineering simulations. This is a full‑time, on‑site position in North America.

Qualifications

• Recent engineering graduates from North America are invited to join a cohort‑based program.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required or expected for entry.
• Interest in CAE tools, scripting, and problem solving is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a one‑year cohort program with two 6‑month rotations across PSDA Customer Service functions.
• Learn from application engineers, technical support, and professional services.
• Develop communication and problem‑solving skills for engineering customer support.

Skills

Python scripting

CAE tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Cadence CAE tools

Job description

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 recent bachelor’s graduates in Engineering to join the Physical System Design and Analysis (PSDA) Customer Service team through a cohort-based early career program. Positions are available in San Jose, CA or Livonia, MI. As an integral member of the PSDA Customer Service team, you will work with industry‑leading computer‑aided engineering (CAE) tools used to simulate and analyze complex physical systems. You will collaborate with technical experts and customer‑facing teams in a dynamic environment focused on helping customers solve challenging engineering problems. Through hands‑on assignments, you will build practical experience in simulation workflows, application engineering, technical support, and professional services while developing the communication and problem‑solving skills needed for a successful customer service career.

What opportunity is offered?

This full‑time, entry‑level position begins with a one‑year, cohort‑based development program for recent engineering graduates from across North America and consists of two six month rotations. The program combines structured learning, hands‑on projects, mentoring, and rotational experiences across key Customer Service functions (technical sales, customer support, training, and services). Participants will learn from application engineers, technical support and professional services who use Cadence CAE simulation tools, coding and scripting, and the practical use of artificial intelligence to improve engineering and customer workflows. After successfully completing the cohort program, participants will transition into a full‑time role within a PSDA Customer Service group that uses Cadence CAE tools for simulation and analysis. Placement will be based on the participant’s skills and interests, business needs, and available opportunities across application engineering, technical support, and professional services.

This cohort‑based program will offer experience in the following areas:

• Fundamentals of computer‑aided engineering, physics‑based simulation, and engineering analysis
• Hands‑on use of Cadence CAE tools and workflows for physical system design and analysis
• Coding and scripting using languages such as Python to automate simulation, data processing, and reporting tasks
• Application engineering, including solution development, demonstrations, technical enablement, and customer collaboration
• Technical support, including problem diagnosis, troubleshooting, and effective customer communication
• Professional services, including project delivery, simulation best practices, and creation of customer‑ready engineering outputs
• Practical applications of artificial intelligence in engineering analysis, workflow automation, knowledge management, and customer service
• Networking, mentoring, and participation in Cadence’s recent‑graduate community

Cadence is a market leader in AI and digital twins, pioneering the application of computational software to accelerate innovation in the engineering design of silicon to systems. Our design solutions, based on Cadence’s Intelligent System Design strategy, are essential for the world’s leading semiconductor and systems companies to build their next‑generation products from chips to full electromechanical systems that serve a wide range of markets, including hyperscale computing, mobile communications, automotive, aerospace, industrial, life sciences and robotics. The Cadence Physical Systems Intelligence portfolio unites leading CAE technologies from BETA CAE Software, Fidelity CFD Software and MSC Software such as structural analysis, CFD, multibody dynamics, and pre‑and post‑processing to simulate complete systems earlier, faster, and with greater accuracy and confidence. 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 or Livonia, MI

The annual salary range for San Jose, CA is $ 78,400 to $145,600. 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.