Lead Software Engineer, IC Design: Routing & Synthesis

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

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.