Lead C++ Engineer - High-Performance Emulator

Cadence; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with employer match

Employee stock purchase plan

Medical, dental, vision plans

Job summary

Cadence is seeking a talented engineer to join the team and contribute to the Palladium platform, the world’s most scalable emulation system. You will work on the emulator compiler, applying creativity and problem-solving to large-scale compile tasks such as logic optimization, partitioning, and routing.

The role emphasizes strong C/C++ proficiency, data structures, and algorithms within a Linux/Unix environment.

Qualifications

• MS with 2 years of experience or PhD in engineering, CS, or related field.
• Strong understanding of data structures and algorithms.
• Proficiency in C++, gdb, and general software development.
• Familiarity with Linux/Unix development.
• Exposure to build and version-control systems.
• Coursework in HDL languages such as Verilog, SystemVerilog, VHDL.
• Exposure to electronic design platforms.

Skills

C/C++

Multithreading

Algorithms

Education

MS/PhD in engineering or CS

Tools

GDB

Linux/Unix

Build systems

Version control

Verilog/SystemVerilog/VHDL

Job description

Cadence is seeking a talented engineer to join the team and contribute to the Palladium platform, the world’s most scalable emulation system. You will work on the emulator compiler, applying creativity and problem-solving to large-scale compile tasks such as logic optimization, partitioning, and routing.

The role emphasizes strong C/C++ proficiency, data structures, and algorithms within a Linux/Unix environment.