Software Engineer, New College Grad 2026 (Undergrads)

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

The Allegro software development team is looking for a Software Engineer to join the team. This is an entry-level position for a New College Grad.

This team develops and maintains a multi-user design editing solution named Symphony, which supports concurrent editing of PCB and packaging designs. Symphony is a network-based, distributed computing solution used to design state-of-the-art technologies. As a differentiating technology itself, Symphony is a key component of Allegro's core offerings.

As a member of this team, you’ll gain hands-on experience working with enterprise-level software and solving real-world problems.  As a comprehensive solution, Symphony spans many areas of the codebase from GUI to database, from interactive commands to network protocols. You’ll have the opportunity to work in these areas, all while learning about the software development process and broadening your skillset.

Key Responsibilities:

                Design, develop, test, and improve software.

                Develop code for quality, scalability, and debuggability.

                Take ownership of an appropriately sized project and/or code region.

Requirements:

                New College Grad with Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.

                Programming Languages: C and C++

                Experience with distributed computing.

                Familiarity with Qt, Visual Studio, and Perforce preferred, but not required.

                Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

                Excellent debug and problem-solving skills.

                Strong curiosity and a passion for learning.

The annual salary range for Massachusetts is $73,500 to $136,500. 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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