Emulation & Compiler Lead Engineer

Cadence Design Systems; New Jersey; On-site; USD 102,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive compensation

Equity

401(k) plan

Job summary

Cadence Design Systems is seeking a talented engineer to join our team and contribute to the Palladium Platform—our scalable emulation system used to verify leading design innovations. You will apply problem-solving skills to large-scale compile problems, focusing on C/C++, data structures, and advanced software techniques.

The role emphasizes multi-threading, distributed computing, and collaboration with hardware-aware teams.

Qualifications

• MS with 2 years experience or Ph.D in engineering, computer science or related field.
• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms and databases.
• Demonstrated proficiency in C++, gdb debugging, and general software development skills
• Familiarity with Linux/Unix development.
• Exposure to build and version-control systems.
• Exposure to electronic design platforms.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to world’s fastest emulator compiler development.
• Apply multi-threading and distributed computing to solve large-scale compile problems.
• Work with hardware description languages and related design platforms.

Skills

C++

Data structures

Algorithms

GDB debugging

Linux

Build systems

Education

MS in Engineering or CS

PhD in Engineering or CS

Tools

Verilog

SystemVerilog

VHDL

Job description

Cadence Design Systems is seeking a talented engineer to join our team and contribute to the Palladium Platform—our scalable emulation system used to verify leading design innovations. You will apply problem-solving skills to large-scale compile problems, focusing on C/C++, data structures, and advanced software techniques.

The role emphasizes multi-threading, distributed computing, and collaboration with hardware-aware teams.