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CST Application Engineer - Physical Systems

Cadence Design Systems Inc
Cadence Design Systems Inc Salary
Livonia, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 10/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/15/2026
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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.
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