Cadence Design Systems Logo

Cadence Design Systems

Lead Software Engineer

Posted 8 Days Ago
Be an Early Applicant
In-Office
San Jose, CA, USA
115K-213K Annually
Entry level
In-Office
San Jose, CA, USA
115K-213K Annually
Entry level
Develop and troubleshoot multithreaded, distributed physical synthesis software for Cadence’s Innovus platform. Collaborate with global R&D teams, product engineering, and technical sales to deliver customer solutions and workarounds. The role requires C/C++ development in Linux, strong data structures and algorithms knowledge, and customer communication skills. Experience with physical synthesis, timing analysis, multithreading, IC physical design tools, design closure, physical design flows, Tcl, and scripting is preferred.
The summary above was generated by AI
At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.

This position is for an R&D engineer, who will be involved in developing a multi-threaded and distributed physical synthesis core engine in Innovus Implementation System. The position involves interaction and collaboration with a highly motivated global R&D team.

Essential Job Functions/Accountabilities: The candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, troubleshooting and debugging software programs in the areas of physical synthesis. Work closely with product engineers/technical sales to provide engineering solutions and workarounds to make customers successful

Minimum Qualifications:
Highly technical engineer with excellent problem solving skills
C/C++ software development experience in Linux environment
Strong understanding and extensive usage of data structures and algorithms
Great communication skills and a strong desire for working with customers
MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science.
Preferred:
Knowledge of physical synthesis algorithms, timing analysis and multithreading is a strong plus.
Prior R&D experience working on IC physical designs tools
Hands on experience using the above physical design tools for design closure and knowledge of physical design flows a plus.
Experience with Tcl and other scripting language

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.

We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t.
HQ

Cadence Design Systems San Jose, California, USA Office

2655 Seely Avenue, San Jose, CA, United States, 95134

Cadence Design Systems Santa Clara, California, USA Office

Santa Clara, United States

Cadence Design Systems Sunnyvale, California, USA Office

Sunnyvale, United States

Similar Jobs

Yesterday
Hybrid
San Leandro, CA, USA
143K-224K Annually
Senior level
143K-224K Annually
Senior level
Fintech • Financial Services
Leads complex, enterprise-scale software engineering initiatives; designs, codes, tests, debugs, documents, and evaluates large technology solutions. Establishes engineering standards, resolves complex technical issues, mentors teams, and collaborates with technical experts and business partners. The role focuses on React-based web applications, accessibility, content management integration, analytics migration, financial services platforms, and front-end development.
Top Skills: Adobe AnalyticsChaiCSSEnzymeHTMLJasmineJavaScriptJestMac Os XMochaNode JsReact JsReact Testing LibraryReduxSdl TridionTealiumWcagWebpackWindows
3 Days Ago
Hybrid
San Leandro, CA, USA
143K-224K Annually
Senior level
143K-224K Annually
Senior level
Fintech • Financial Services
Lead development of automated testing frameworks and reusable automation solutions for enterprise web and mobile applications. Architect React-based solutions, support Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD practices, use Jenkins, coach team members, and collaborate across projects. The role requires expertise in JavaScript, React with Redux, Node.js, accessibility standards, wire transfer platforms, and regulated financial services environments.
Top Skills: Agile/ScrumChaiCi/CdCSSDevOpsEnzymeHTMLJasmineJavaScriptJenkinsJestmacOSMochaNode.jsReact JsReact Testing LibraryReduxWcagWebpackWindows
8 Days Ago
Hybrid
2 Locations
Senior level
Senior level
Financial Services
Leads development of secure, scalable cloud platforms optimized for AI and machine learning workloads. Designs and operates Kubernetes and containerized infrastructure, builds CI/CD and infrastructure-as-code automation, and optimizes cloud performance and costs. Partners with AI teams to translate compute needs into platform requirements, promotes observability and operational stability, and guides adoption of secure, responsible AI-assisted software development practices across engineering teams.
Top Skills: C#Ci/CdCloud ComputingDockerGoGrafanaHigh Performance ComputingHybrid CloudIaasInfrastructure As CodeJavaKubernetesLinuxMachine LearningMicroservicesMl InferenceMl TrainingMlflowMlopsNoSQLNvidia BcmNvidia DcgmNvidia Dynamo InferencePaasPrivate CloudPrometheusPublic CloudPythonRay.IoSaaSSlurmSQLTransformer ArchitectureVllm

What you need to know about the San Francisco Tech Scene

San Francisco and the surrounding Bay Area attracts more startup funding than any other region in the world. Home to Stanford University and UC Berkeley, leading VC firms and several of the world’s most valuable companies, the Bay Area is the place to go for anyone looking to make it big in the tech industry. That said, San Francisco has a lot to offer beyond technology thanks to a thriving art and music scene, excellent food and a short drive to several of the country’s most beautiful recreational areas.

Key Facts About San Francisco Tech

  • Number of Tech Workers: 365,500; 13.9% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
  • Major Tech Employers: Google, Apple, Salesforce, Meta
  • Key Industries: Artificial intelligence, cloud computing, fintech, consumer technology, software
  • Funding Landscape: $50.5 billion in venture capital funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
  • Notable Investors: Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, Bessemer Venture Partners, Greylock Partners, Khosla Ventures, Kleiner Perkins
  • Research Centers and Universities: Stanford University; University of California, Berkeley; University of San Francisco; Santa Clara University; Ames Research Center; Center for AI Safety; California Institute for Regenerative Medicine

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account