Lead Software Engineer

Cadence Design Systems; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Cadence Design Systems is seeking a research-oriented software engineer to advance routing and physical synthesis technologies for digital IC design. You’ll develop high-performance, multi-threaded systems and collaborate across global R&D teams.

A strong background in C/C++, Linux, and data structures is essential. The role emphasizes solving complex problems in distributed environments, with opportunities to work on GPU acceleration and automation scripting.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree or Master's with minimum 2 years of work experience in Computer/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.

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.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Linux development

Data structures & algorithms

Analytical problem-solving

Education

PhD or MS +2 years

Tools

Tcl scripting

Python scripting

GPU programming

Job description

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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