Lead C++ Software Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

401(k) plan with employer match

Employee stock purchase plan

Medical, dental and vision plans

And more

Job summary

Cadence Design Systems in New Jersey seeks an engineer to join our team and contribute to the Palladium platform, the world’s most scalable emulation system. You will work on compiler development for emulation, applying multithreading and distributed computing to solve large-scale compile problems.

Candidates should have strong knowledge of data structures and algorithms with C/C++, gdb, Linux/Unix, and experience with build and version-control systems.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Contribute to emulator compiler development and optimization.
• Apply multi-threading and distributed computing to large-scale compile problems.
• Work on logic optimization, partitioning and routing.

Skills

Data structures

Algorithms

C/C++

GDB debugging

Software development

Linux/Unix development

Version-control systems

Build systems

Electronic design platforms

Education

MS degree or PhD in engineering/CS

Tools

Git

GDB

Job description

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology. The Cadence Palladium Platform is world most scalable emulation system that verifies most of the latest design innovations in electronics worldwide. We are looking for a talented engineer to join our team and contribute to the world’s fastest emulator compiler development. You’ll have a great opportunity to make a difference by applying your creativity and problem-solving skills, learn and/or apply multi-threading/distributed computing to solve large scale compile problems such logic optimization, partitioning and routing.

• Strong understanding of software data structure and algorithms and proficiency in C/C++ are basic job requirements.
• MS. With 2 year 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.
• Coursework in Hardware Descript Language, such as Verilog, SystemVerilog, VHDL.
• Exposure to electronic design platforms.

The annual salary range for Massachusetts is $101,500 to $188,500. 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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