CST Application Engineer Intern - Systems ATX
About The Position
Cadence Design Systems is seeking an engineering student for a three-month summer 2027 internship with its Systems Division Sales Team in San Jose, California. The intern will work as an Account Technical Executive (ATX) intern, supporting adoption and growth of Cadence Allegro PCB, IC Packaging, and Sigrity solutions in North America. The internship offers exposure to systems technologies and to how sales and technical teams address engineering challenges at a global technology company. Interns take part in a cohort-based program with peers from across the United States. The program includes hands-on training in engineering analysis, system design tools, digital and analog IC design, advanced verification, hardware emulation, and applications of artificial intelligence across these disciplines. Interns learn from technical experts and application engineers who provide design services, technical sales support, and customer support to Cadence customers. The annual salary range for California is $28.60 to $53.12 per hour. Cadence notes that compensation may vary based on qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location. Benefits include paid holidays and a 401(k) plan with employer match.
Requirements
- Be a rising senior pursuing a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or a business or engineering-technology discipline with a technical focus.
- Be comfortable with Excel or data analysis.
- Be able to manage multiple complex assignments.
- Demonstrate strong communication, presentation, assessment, and analytical skills.
Nice To Haves
- Coursework or interest in electronics, PCB design, or semiconductor and systems design.
- Exposure to Allegro, Mentor, Zuken, or Altium.
- Experience with Salesforce or Tableau.
- Master's degree students may be considered, particularly exceptional candidates.
Responsibilities
- Support pre-sales campaigns, including technical evaluations, demonstrations, and quoting inputs.
- Learn how software adoption is managed, forecasted, and grown across a territory of large PCB accounts.
- Work with field Account Executives, Marketing, and Engineering to connect Cadence solutions to customer problems and roadmap needs.
- Understand core PCB technology requirements for targeted market segments.
- Present findings and deliverables to the team and leadership.
Benefits
- Paid holidays
- 401(k) plan with employer match
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Career Level
Intern
