Role Overview
The Sigrity R&D team is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Software Engineer to help drive innovation and technical excellence across our product line. This is a unique opportunity to work on state-of-the-art technologies and make a meaningful impact on both the Sigrity platform and Cadence’s broader product ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and optimize high-performance algorithms
Contribute to the development and enhancement of field solvers for large-scale, complex systems
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, scalable, and high-quality software solutions
Improve performance, accuracy, and scalability of tools
Participate in architecture and technical decision-making for next-generation products
Qualifications
MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or a related field + 3 years experience OR PhD + 0 years
Strong foundation in computational electromagnetics and circuit theory
Proficiency in C++ with experience in performance-critical software development
Experience developing and maintaining electromagnetic field solvers
Working knowledge of signal integrity (SI), power integrity (PI), electromagnetic interference (EMI), and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
What Sets You Apart
Passion for solving complex, large-scale engineering problems
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced R&D environment
The annual salary range for California is $114,800 to $213,200. 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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