CAE Engineer Jobs in California
CAE Engineer jobs in California are in strong demand, concentrated in aerospace and defense, automotive, semiconductor, and advanced manufacturing sectors, with openings ranging from entry-level analyst roles through principal and senior engineer positions. The largest hiring metros are Los Angeles, San Diego, and the San Francisco Bay Area, where companies like Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, and Tesla maintain significant engineering operations. The most sought-after specialties in California include structural analysis, computational fluid dynamics, and finite element analysis for high-performance systems. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Advancing the World's Technology Together
Our technology solutions power the tools you use every day-including smartphones, electric vehicles, hyperscale data centers, IoT devices, and so much more. Here, you'll have an opportunity to be part of a global leader whose innovative designs are pushing the boundaries of what's possible and powering the future.
We believe innovation and growth are driven by an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce. We're dedicated to empowering people to be their true selves. Together, we're building a better tomorrow for our employees, customers, partners, and communities.
About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Staff Engineer to build and optimize the EDA design environment and large-scale compute infrastructure that supports our semiconductor design organizations, and to establish company-wide standards and processes for EDA licensing and R&D software. In this role, you will design and standardize the shared design environments and infrastructure used across multiple design organizations, driving engineering productivity and cost efficiency at scale.
Samsung DSA has launched a new AI initiative to build the foundational capabilities for practical, agentic AI systems. The AI Innovation team is the driving force behind this vision, leading innovation at the intersection of machine learning and system engineering to develop and operate our next-generation Agentic AI framework. We aim to enable LLMs to autonomously plan, retrieve information, coordinate with tools, and execute multi-step workflows across our internal knowledge ecosystem. We are actively seeking talented Machine Learning Engineers specializing in building next-generation AI/ML solutions.
Location: Daily onsite presence at our San Jose, CA office / U.S. headquarters in alignment with our Flexible Work policy
What You'll Do
- EDA design standards and environment enablement — Define standard processes and guidelines for design flow onboarding, tool qualification, and version control; set up, deploy, operate, and provide technical support for the EDA tool environments used by design organizations
- EDA license contracts, management, and capacity optimization — Lead vendor relationship management and contract negotiations and renewals; determine appropriate license quantities through utilization monitoring and demand forecasting; optimize cost by identifying and reallocating idle licenses; own the architecture and operation of license servers
- EDA design environment and infrastructure roadmap — Define the roadmap and prioritize requirements from design organizations
- LSF compute farm buildout and optimization — Cluster architecture design, queue and resource policy definition, job scheduling tuning, utilization-driven performance improvement, and capacity planning
- User login environment (Exceed TurboX, ETX) — Build, operate, and establish the user support model
- Engineering collaboration and DevOps platforms (Jira, Confluence) — Own governance, upgrades, and migrations
- Enterprise R&D software portfolio management — Drive consolidation and standardization
What You Bring
- BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
- 15+ years in CAD/CAE, EDA infrastructure, or engineering IT within semiconductor design environments
- Experience building and operating EDA design environments and providing technical support to design organizations
- Experience with EDA license contract management, license server operations, and utilization-based capacity optimization
- Experience building and operating large-scale compute farms with IBM LSF (or SLURM, Grid Engine) and tuning job scheduling
- Experience deploying and operating remote desktop / user login environments (Exceed TurboX, VNC, X11)
- Hands-on large-scale Linux system administration experience
- Working knowledge of license management systems (FlexLM/FlexNet) and the major EDA tool ecosystems (Cadence, Synopsys, Siemens)
- Automation and scripting proficiency in Python, Perl, Tcl, or shell
- Track record of establishing and rolling out standards and processes across multiple organizations
Equal Opportunity Employment Policy
Samsung Semiconductor takes pride in being an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to fostering an environment where all individuals feel valued and empowered to excel, regardless of race, religion, color, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, or veteran status.
When selecting team members, we prioritize talent and qualities such as humility, kindness, and dedication. We extend comprehensive accommodations throughout our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long-term conditions, neurodivergent individuals, or those requiring pregnancy-related support. All candidates scheduled for an interview will receive guidance on requesting accommodations.
Our Commitment to Innovation and Fairness
At Samsung Semiconductor, we use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in the recruitment process to enhance efficiency. However, AI is used as a support tool, not a final decision-maker. All hiring decisions are made by our human recruiting team and hiring managers to ensure every candidate is evaluated fairly and holistically.
Recruiting Agency Policy
We do not accept unsolicited resumes. Only authorized recruitment agencies that have a current and valid agreement with Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. are permitted to submit resumes for any job openings.
Applicant AI Use Policy
At Samsung Semiconductor, we support innovation and technology. However, to ensure a fair and authentic assessment, we ask that candidates rely on their own knowledge and skills throughout the process. AI tools may be used for basic preparation, grammar, and research, but should not be used to generate or assist with submitted content or live interview responses. If we determine that AI is being used outside these guidelines, we reserve the right to pause or end the interview, and your candidacy may be disqualified.
Trade Secret Notice
By submitting an application, you agree not to disclose to Samsung—or encourage Samsung to use—any confidential or proprietary information (including trade secrets) belonging to a current or former employer or other entity.
Applicant Privacy Policy
https://semiconductor.samsung.com/about-us/careers/us/privacy/
Please Note:
To provide the best candidate experience amidst our high application volumes, each candidate is limited to 10 applications across all open jobs within a 6-month period.
Advancing the World's Technology Together
Our technology solutions power the tools you use every day-including smartphones, electric vehicles, hyperscale data centers, IoT devices, and so much more. Here, you'll have an opportunity to be part of a global leader whose innovative designs are pushing the boundaries of what's possible and powering the future.
We believe innovation and growth are driven by an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce. We're dedicated to empowering people to be their true selves. Together, we're building a better tomorrow for our employees, customers, partners, and communities.
About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Staff Engineer to build and optimize the EDA design environment and large-scale compute infrastructure that supports our semiconductor design organizations, and to establish company-wide standards and processes for EDA licensing and R&D software. In this role, you will design and standardize the shared design environments and infrastructure used across multiple design organizations, driving engineering productivity and cost efficiency at scale.
Samsung DSA has launched a new AI initiative to build the foundational capabilities for practical, agentic AI systems. The AI Innovation team is the driving force behind this vision, leading innovation at the intersection of machine learning and system engineering to develop and operate our next-generation Agentic AI framework. We aim to enable LLMs to autonomously plan, retrieve information, coordinate with tools, and execute multi-step workflows across our internal knowledge ecosystem. We are actively seeking talented Machine Learning Engineers specializing in building next-generation AI/ML solutions.
Location: Daily onsite presence at our San Jose, CA office / U.S. headquarters in alignment with our Flexible Work policy
What You'll Do
- EDA design standards and environment enablement — Define standard processes and guidelines for design flow onboarding, tool qualification, and version control; set up, deploy, operate, and provide technical support for the EDA tool environments used by design organizations
- EDA license contracts, management, and capacity optimization — Lead vendor relationship management and contract negotiations and renewals; determine appropriate license quantities through utilization monitoring and demand forecasting; optimize cost by identifying and reallocating idle licenses; own the architecture and operation of license servers
- EDA design environment and infrastructure roadmap — Define the roadmap and prioritize requirements from design organizations
- LSF compute farm buildout and optimization — Cluster architecture design, queue and resource policy definition, job scheduling tuning, utilization-driven performance improvement, and capacity planning
- User login environment (Exceed TurboX, ETX) — Build, operate, and establish the user support model
- Engineering collaboration and DevOps platforms (Jira, Confluence) — Own governance, upgrades, and migrations
- Enterprise R&D software portfolio management — Drive consolidation and standardization
What You Bring
- BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
- 15+ years in CAD/CAE, EDA infrastructure, or engineering IT within semiconductor design environments
- Experience building and operating EDA design environments and providing technical support to design organizations
- Experience with EDA license contract management, license server operations, and utilization-based capacity optimization
- Experience building and operating large-scale compute farms with IBM LSF (or SLURM, Grid Engine) and tuning job scheduling
- Experience deploying and operating remote desktop / user login environments (Exceed TurboX, VNC, X11)
- Hands-on large-scale Linux system administration experience
- Working knowledge of license management systems (FlexLM/FlexNet) and the major EDA tool ecosystems (Cadence, Synopsys, Siemens)
- Automation and scripting proficiency in Python, Perl, Tcl, or shell
- Track record of establishing and rolling out standards and processes across multiple organizations
Equal Opportunity Employment Policy
Samsung Semiconductor takes pride in being an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to fostering an environment where all individuals feel valued and empowered to excel, regardless of race, religion, color, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, or veteran status.
When selecting team members, we prioritize talent and qualities such as humility, kindness, and dedication. We extend comprehensive accommodations throughout our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long-term conditions, neurodivergent individuals, or those requiring pregnancy-related support. All candidates scheduled for an interview will receive guidance on requesting accommodations.
Our Commitment to Innovation and Fairness
At Samsung Semiconductor, we use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in the recruitment process to enhance efficiency. However, AI is used as a support tool, not a final decision-maker. All hiring decisions are made by our human recruiting team and hiring managers to ensure every candidate is evaluated fairly and holistically.
Recruiting Agency Policy
We do not accept unsolicited resumes. Only authorized recruitment agencies that have a current and valid agreement with Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. are permitted to submit resumes for any job openings.
Applicant AI Use Policy
At Samsung Semiconductor, we support innovation and technology. However, to ensure a fair and authentic assessment, we ask that candidates rely on their own knowledge and skills throughout the process. AI tools may be used for basic preparation, grammar, and research, but should not be used to generate or assist with submitted content or live interview responses. If we determine that AI is being used outside these guidelines, we reserve the right to pause or end the interview, and your candidacy may be disqualified.
Trade Secret Notice
By submitting an application, you agree not to disclose to Samsung—or encourage Samsung to use—any confidential or proprietary information (including trade secrets) belonging to a current or former employer or other entity.
Applicant Privacy Policy
https://semiconductor.samsung.com/about-us/careers/us/privacy/
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What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in CAE engineer jobs across California.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical, aerospace, or civil engineering required
- Proficiency in FEA or CFD software such as ANSYS, Abaqus, or Nastran
- Experience with CAD platforms including CATIA, SolidWorks, or Siemens NX
- Familiarity with aerospace or automotive industry standards and design processes
- Strong background in structural, thermal, or dynamic simulation and analysis
- Ability to obtain or hold security clearance for defense-sector roles in California
CAE Engineer Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a cae engineer in California?
Most cae engineer roles in California require at minimum a bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, or civil engineering from an accredited program. California does not mandate a state-specific license for most cae engineers in private industry, though engineers who sign off on public safety work may pursue licensure through the California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists. Building simulation software proficiency and completing internships with California's aerospace or automotive employers strengthens a candidate's path considerably.
How much do CAE engineers make in California?
CAE engineers in California earn a median of about $130,900 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $82,070 for the lowest 10% to over $203,620 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire cae engineers in California?
Employers hiring cae engineers in California right now include Tesla, Apple, and Lime, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. California's concentration of aerospace primes, defense contractors, and electric vehicle manufacturers means demand is distributed across both established legacy employers and fast-growing technology companies.
Which California cities have the most cae engineer jobs?
The California cities with the most cae engineer openings are San Jose, Fremont, and Irvine. The distribution reflects Los Angeles and its surrounding defense and aerospace corridor, San Diego's strong military and engineering presence, and the Bay Area's concentration of automotive technology and semiconductor companies that rely heavily on simulation engineering.
Are there remote cae engineer jobs in California?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely software-focused fields, since much cae engineer work involves collaborating on proprietary models and interfacing with physical hardware and lab teams. About 17% of cae engineer openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with hybrid arrangements more prevalent than fully remote. Pre-processing, post-processing, and report-writing tasks are the portions of the role most frequently performed off-site.
How can I get hired as a cae engineer in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a structured internship or new-graduate program at one of California's large aerospace or automotive employers, where structured rotations expose candidates to simulation workflows under experienced engineers. Companies like Northrop Grumman and Tesla run formal new-grad hiring cycles that accept candidates with strong academic simulation projects in lieu of industry experience. A portfolio demonstrating hands-on work in ANSYS or Abaqus, even from coursework or personal projects, gives candidates a clear advantage over applicants with no simulation output to show.
Where can I find and apply to cae engineer jobs in California?
You can find and apply to cae engineer jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match.
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