Senior Physical Design Applications Engineer Returnship

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.

Are you looking to re-enter the workforce as a Physical Design Application Engineer after taking a career break for caregiving?  

Who is eligible to apply: 
Please ONLY consider applying if you are a Physical Designer and (IMPORTANT) who has been out of the workforce for caregiving for a period of at least two years and have a minimum of three years of Physical Design work experience. This role is not open to new college grads or interns. Please check our career site for those roles.

Cadence is offering an opportunity to qualified candidates who meet our eligibility criteria to participate in a 16-week paid returnship program.  You will be entered in a tailored program designed to jump start your skills through training, hands on projects and customer interaction. You will have an opportunity to update your resume, build connections and participate in fun events as you re-enter the workforce. 

In this program, you will work with best in class EDA tools, collaborate with R&D and the Sales team in a dynamic, innovative environment.  Learn processes that are in the forefront of technology, how a company like Cadence works as well as experience how teams solve problems. 

We are seeking individuals with experience in Digital Synthesis, Place and Route and Signoff Analysis. 

Where is this returnship located: San Jose, CA 

What opportunity is offered: Candidates will find opportunities to be in the Application Engineering field spanning across Digital Synthesis, Place and Route and Signoff Analysis.

How long is this returnship: 16 weeks 

Company Description: 

At Cadence, our core values are more than just words, they are the way we work, laugh, debate, care, question, and innovate together. We are One Cadence—One Team. 
Cadence plays a critical role in creating the technologies that modern life depends on. We are a global electronic design automation (EDA) company, providing software, hardware, and intellectual property to design advanced semiconductor chips that enable our customers create revolutionary products and experiences. Our team’s shared passion for solving the world’s toughest technical challenges and drive to do meaningful work makes us proud to be part of Cadence. Our unique culture has been recognized on FORTUNE Magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For list and garnered accolades from the Great Place To Work Institute around the globe.

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The annual salary range for California is $59,500 to $110,500. 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.

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