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Senior Principal C++ Software Engineer

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San Jose, CA, USA
154K-286K Annually
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San Jose, CA, USA
154K-286K Annually
Senior level
Seeking a Senior Principal C++ Software Engineer to enhance FPGA prototyping products, focusing on timing algorithms and performance improvements.
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At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.

We are looking for an experienced C++ software engineer to join the Protium Software Development Team to develop and enhance the FPGA-Based Prototyping product which is used by leading CPU/GPU/HyperScaler companies for pre-Silicon software validation of their  SOC’s. 

You will develop new algorithms and optimizations for QoR (Quality of Results) and performance for the Protium Timing flow working with a small team of engineers to develop our next generation FPGA based verification platform.

Responsibilities:

  • Enhance and support Timing Engine to add new features and extend existing features
  • Enhance and support Timing Flow to improve P&R compile time
  • The role involves designing, tuning, and innovating timing graph algorithms and flow operating on multi‑billion‑node timing graphs
  • Write Specifications and Unit Tests for your code

Position Requirements/Qualifications:

  • BS with a minimum of 10 years of experience OR MS with a minimum of 7 years of experience OR PhD with a minimum of 5 years of experience
  • Experience in EDA software development.
  • Strong background in SDC constraints and Timing Analysis
  • Excellent programming skills in C/C++
  • Strong knowledge of Tcl is preferred
  • Experience in multi-threaded/ concurrent programming are pluses.
  • Prior experience with Emulation or FPGA software development is an added plus.

The annual salary range for California is $154,000 to $286,000. 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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