Lead Software 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

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, distributed database and precompiler technologies Strong understanding of software data structure and algorithms and proficiency in C/C++ are basic job requirements.

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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