Lead Software Engineer

Cadence Design Systems, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 119,000 - 221,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

401(k) match

Employee stock purchase plan

Medical/dental/vision

And more

Job summary

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. in San Jose is seeking an R&D engineer to develop a multi-threaded, distributed physical synthesis core engine in the Innovus Implementation System. You will collaborate with a global R&D team and interact with product engineers.

The role requires strong C/C++ in Linux, solid data structures/algorithms, and problem solving. MS/PhD in EE or CS is preferred; Tcl scripting is a plus. California salary range is $119,000 to $221,000, with bonus/equity/benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong C/C++ software development experience in Linux
• Excellent problem solving and data structures knowledge
• MS or PhD in EE or CS preferred

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, troubleshoot and debug physical synthesis software
• Collaborate with a global R&D team and with product engineers/technical sales
• Provide engineering solutions and workarounds to help customers

Skills

C/C++

Linux

Data structures & algorithms

Communication

Multithreading

Education

MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Tcl

Job description

SAN JOSE

Full time

R53396

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.

This position is for an R&D engineer, who will be involved in developing a multi-threaded and distributed physical synthesis core engine in Innovus Implementation System. The position involves interaction and collaboration with a highly motivated global R&D team.

Essential Job Functions/Accountabilities: The candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, troubleshooting and debugging software programs in the areas of physical synthesis. Work closely with product engineers/technical sales to provide engineering solutions and workarounds to make customers successful

Minimum Qualifications:Highly technical engineer with excellent problem solving skillsC/C++ software development experience in Linux environmentStrong understanding and extensive usage of data structures and algorithmsGreat communication skills and a strong desire for working with customersMS (Ph.D. track a plus) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science.Preferred:Knowledge of physical synthesis algorithms, timing analysis and multithreading is a strong plus.Prior R&D experience working on IC physical designs toolsHands on experience using the above physical design tools for design closure and knowledge of physical design flows a plus.Experience with Tcl and other scripting languages

The annual salary range for California is $119,000 to $221,000. 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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