Cadence Design Systems

Develops EDA software, IP, verification tools

Lead Software Engineer

Software EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeAustin, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A Ph.D. degree or Master’s degree with a minimum of 2 years of work experience in Computer Engineering or Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
Strong programming skills in C/C++ and experience with Linux development.
Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software engineering principles.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Research, design, implement, and optimize algorithms for physical synthesis and routing engines.
Develop robust, scalable software in C/C++ on Linux platforms.
Collaborate with global R&D teams and product engineers to deliver innovative solutions.
Debug and resolve complex issues in large-scale distributed systems.

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge of physical design flows, timing analysis, and routing algorithms.
Experience with multi-threaded programming and performance optimization.
Experience with GPU programming.
Familiarity with scripting languages (Tcl, Python) for automation.
Prior exposure to EDA tools or IC design environments.

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.

About the Role

Join the Innovus team to develop next-generation routing and physical synthesis technologies for digital IC design. You will work on high-performance, multi-threaded systems that enable advanced semiconductor design flows.

Key Responsibilities

Research, design, implement, and optimize algorithms for physical synthesis and routing engines.
Develop robust, scalable software in C/C++ on Linux platforms.
Collaborate with global R&D teams and product engineers to deliver innovative solutions.
Debug and resolve complex issues in large-scale distributed systems.

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. degree or Master’s degree with minimum 2 years of work experience in Computer Engineering or Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
Strong programming skills in C/C++ and experience with Linux development.
Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software engineering principles.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of physical design flows, timing analysis, and routing algorithms.
Experience with multi-threaded programming and performance optimization.
Experience with GPU programming
Familiarity with scripting languages (Tcl, Python) for automation.
Prior exposure to EDA tools or IC design environments.

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About the Company

Cadence Design Systems

Develops EDA software, IP, verification tools

Cadence Design Systems supplies software, hardware, and IP for electronic design automation (EDA) to help customers create advanced semiconductor chips and electronic systems. Its tools handle system design, verification, digital and analog IC design, and custom flows, while IP such as Tensilica processors and DSP cores can be licensed for integration into customer products. The offerings are delivered as software licenses with maintenance and support, plus IP licensing and occasional hardware-accelerated options. The company differentiates itself with a broad, end-to-end EDA portfolio and close collaboration with industry leaders to streamline the path from concept to silicon, aiming to help customers bring sophisticated silicon and electronics to market faster with lower risk and higher productivity.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: San Jose, CA
Founded: 1988

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