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Etched

Front-End CAD Engineer

Cupertino, CA

$2.0K/mo

Own and manage Etched's front-end CAD environment including build flows, tool-specific flows and ... We do not have boundaries between engineering and research, and we expect all of our technical ...

Space Kinetic

CAD Design Engineer

El Segundo, CA · On-site

The CAD Design Engineer will design, build, and refine prototypes for Space Kinetic's core technology as we work toward a flight demonstration within the next two years. You will collaborate with ...

Saige Partners

Senior CAD Engineer

San Jose, CA

$90 - $100/hr

Senior CAD Engineer (San Jose, CA) Job Overview: We are seeking a Senior IC EDA/CAD Engineer to own and advance our EDA design flows, IT infrastructure, and signoff methodologies This individual will ...

Nvidia

Senior ICV CAD Engineer

Santa Clara, CA

NVIDIA is searching for a motivated CAD Engineer to join the Advanced Technology Group. You will support installation of foundry techfiles. You will provide expert support to designers in debugging ...

Astranis

Senior CAD Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$140K - $190K/yr

Senior CAD Engineer As an Astranis Senior CAD Engineer you will be a leader in the design and configuration of our spacecraft and the documentation and processes used to transfer from design to ...

Flatiron Construction Corp

CAD Designer

Concord, CA · On-site

$74K - $76K/yr

As a CAD Designer, you will prepare layout drawings and schematic diagrams of temporary works plans ... The Construction Engineering Group focuses on the "how" when it comes to constructing the work.

Chipton Ross

Senior CAD Design Engineer

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$71.05/hr

Job #217879 Chipton-Ross is seeking a Senior CAD Design Engineer for a contract opportunity in Long Beach, CA. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE) * 5+ years of relevant CAD/Design ...

DK Engineer Corp

CAD Drafter

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$24.25 - $32.50/hr

DK Engineer Corp (DKE) is seeking a talented individual to join our dynamic team and help us ... As a CAD Drafter at DKE, you will play a crucial role in the design and construction process ...

Qualcomm

CPU Integration CAD Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$167K - $250K/yr

As CPU Integration CAD engineer, you will build and support the world's best implementation tools and flows. Your tools and flows will ensure our custom CPUs have industry-leading power, performance ...

Micron

New College Grad - EDA/CAD Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$64K - $159K/yr

The Memory CAD Engineering organization plays a critical role in enabling Micron's custom memory design teams through advanced design automation, workflow innovation, and engineering productivity ...

NuByt, Inc

Be Seen First

Senior CAD Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$90 - $100/hr

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Staff CAD Engineer to lead and advance EDA design flows, CAD infrastructure, and signoff methodologies for next-generation semiconductor products. This ...

Micron

New College Grad - EDA/CAD Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$64K - $159K/yr

The Memory CAD Engineering organization plays a critical role in enabling Micron's custom memory design teams through advanced design automation, workflow innovation, and engineering productivity ...

Broadcom

IC CAD Engineer

Irvine, CA

$127K - $226K/yr

Master in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science + 10 years of EDA experience. * Expertise in the following CAD Tools: Virtuoso Studio 25.1, Cadence Maestro, Spectre, Virtuoso Layout, Quantus QRC ...

ITC Infotech (USA), Inc

CAD Admin

Morgan Hill, CA · On-site

Administer and maintain the enterprise CAD platform and its integration with the PLM system for a globally distributed engineering team. * Diagnose and resolve failed models, broken references ...

Broadcom, Inc.

IC CAD Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$127K - $226K/yr

Master in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science + 10 years of EDA experience. * Expertise in the following CAD Tools: Virtuoso Studio 25.1, Cadence Maestro, Spectre, Virtuoso Layout, Quantus QRC ...

Broadcom

IC CAD Engineer

San Jose, CA

$127K - $226K/yr

Master in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science + 10 years of EDA experience. * Expertise in the following CAD Tools: Virtuoso Studio 25.1, Cadence Maestro, Spectre, Virtuoso Layout, Quantus QRC ...

CesiumAstro

Principal CAD Designer

El Segundo, CA · On-site

$28.75 - $39.75/hr

At CesiumAstro , we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for ... We are looking to add a Principal CAD Designer to our team. If you are great at what you do, enjoy ...

CesiumAstro

Principal CAD Designer

El Segundo, CA

$48.50 - $58.35/hr

At CesiumAstro , we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for ... We are looking to add a Principal CAD Designer to our team. If you are great at what you do, enjoy ...

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As of Aug 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for cad engineer in California is $91,910.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $69,100.00 and $117,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Cad Engineer vs Mechanical Drafter?

AspectCad EngineerMechanical Drafter
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Engineering or related field, CAD certificationsAssociate's or diploma in drafting, CAD training
Work EnvironmentDesign offices, engineering firms, manufacturing companiesArchitectural and engineering drafting departments
Employer & Industry UsageEngineering firms, product design, constructionArchitectural, mechanical, and manufacturing industries

Cad Engineers and Mechanical Drafters both work with CAD software, but Cad Engineers focus on designing and analyzing engineering projects, while Mechanical Drafters create detailed technical drawings. Cad Engineers typically have a broader role involving engineering principles, whereas Mechanical Drafters specialize in drafting detailed mechanical components.

What is a CAD engineer?

A CAD engineer is a highly skilled technician that works with computer-aided design (CAD) computer software. In this career, you specialize in designing complex buildings, machinery, and even automobiles using programs like AutoCAD. You may work with both two dimensional and three-dimensional designs. 2D modeling is referred to as surface modeling, as opposed to solid modeling, which is the 3D approach. Your job duties include creating detailed designs on your computer, translating design requirements into a finalized design specification, and presenting your designs to customers and management.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a CAD engineer?

To thrive as a CAD Engineer, you need a solid understanding of engineering principles, proficiency in drafting and design, and typically a degree in mechanical, civil, or related engineering fields. Expertise in CAD software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or CATIA, and familiarity with industry standards are essential, with certifications in these tools often preferred. Strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and effective communication skills help you collaborate with teams and translate concepts into precise technical drawings. These competencies ensure the accurate and efficient development of design projects, reducing errors and streamlining product development.
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Infographic showing various Cad Engineer job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 13% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $91,910 per year, or $44.2 per hour.

Front-End CAD Engineer

Etched

Cupertino, CA

$2.0K/mo

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision

Re-posted 16 days ago

Job description

About Etched

Etched is building AI chips that are hard-coded for individual model architectures. Our first product (Sohu) only supports transformers, but has an order of magnitude more throughput and lower latency than a B200. With Etched ASICs, you can build products that would be impossible with GPUs, like real-time video generation models and extremely deep & parallel chain-of-thought reasoning agents.

Key responsibilities

  • Own and manage Etched's front-end CAD environment including build flows, tool-specific flows and tool installation and configuration.
  • Evaluate, deploy, and sustain front-end tools including but not limited to: RTL simulator, low power checker, static RTL checkers such as Lint, and CDC/RDC/SDC/DFT, and formal verification (both property and equivalence) checkers. 
  • Configure and manage project execution dashboard. 

You may be a good fit if you have

  • Experience developing and maintaining front-end IC design flows, including scripting and EDA tool configuration.
  • Proficiency with (at least some) key verification tools: RTL simulation, static checks (lint/CDC/RDC), formal tools and low power tools.   
  • Ability to automate and optimize CAD workflows for chip design verification. 
  • Ability to interface with EDA vendors as well as internal users, identify the internal needs and priorities and bring in the relevant capabilities
  • A can-do attitude and velocity of going from a problem sighting to a deployable solution. 
  • (Bonus) Hands-on RTL design experience, including ownership of a design block to validate CAD methodologies.

Strong candidates may also have experience

  • Setting up and maintaining front-end IC design flows.
  • Working directly with Synopsys and Cadence R&D, sales and field support teams.
  • Working for other chip companies (i.e. Nvidia, Intel, AMD, Qualcomm, Marvell, Broadcom) or an internal chip team at a hyperscaler.

Benefits

  • Full medical, dental, and vision packages, with 100% of premium covered
  • Housing subsidy of $2,000/month for those living within walking distance of the office
  • Daily lunch and dinner in our office
  • Relocation support for those moving to Cupertino

How we're different

Etched believes in the Bitter Lesson. We think most of the progress in the AI field has come from using more FLOPs to train and run models, and the best way to get more FLOPs is to build model-specific hardware. Larger and larger training runs encourage companies to consolidate around fewer model architectures, which creates a market for single-model ASICs.

We are a fully in-person team in Cupertino, and greatly value engineering skills. We do not have boundaries between engineering and research, and we expect all of our technical staff to contribute to both as needed.

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