Lead C++ Engineer - Emulator Compiler & Systems

Cadence Design Systems; Burlington (MA); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

401(k) plan with employer match

Employee stock purchase plan

Medical, dental and vision plans

Job summary

Cadence Design Systems in Burlington, MA, seeks a Lead C++ Software Engineer to contribute to the Palladium Platform, the world’s fastest emulator compiler. You will use C++ and strong data structures/algorithms to tackle large-scale compile problems on Linux/Unix, with build and version-control systems. MS with 2 years experience or PhD accepted; salary range $101,500–$188,500; benefits and bonuses offered.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of data structures and algorithms.
• Proficiency in C++ and gdb debugging.
• Experience with Linux/Unix development and build/version-control systems.
• Coursework in HDL (Verilog/SystemVerilog/VHDL) and exposure to electronic design platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize the Palladium Platform compiler for large-scale designs.
• Apply multi-threading and distributed computing to improve compilation performance.
• Collaborate with hardware and software teams to verify design implementations.
• Maintain code quality and participate in code reviews and testing.

Skills

C++

Data structures

Algorithms

GDB debugging

Linux/Unix development

Build/version-control systems

HDL coursework

Education

MS with 2 years experience

PhD in engineering/CS

Tools

Git

Make

CMake

Linux toolchain

Job description

Cadence Design Systems in Burlington, MA, seeks a Lead C++ Software Engineer to contribute to the Palladium Platform, the world’s fastest emulator compiler. You will use C++ and strong data structures/algorithms to tackle large-scale compile problems on Linux/Unix, with build and version-control systems. MS with 2 years experience or PhD accepted; salary range $101,500–$188,500; benefits and bonuses offered.