Software Engineer II , Synthesis

Cadence; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 114,800 - 213,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with employer match

stock purchase plan

variety of medical, dental, and vision plans

Job summary

Cadence is seeking a highly motivated software engineer for our Genus Synthesis Solution product in San Jose, California. This role involves designing and supporting software solutions in electronic design automation.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in C/C++ programming, along with experience in UNIX/LINUX environments. You will work collaboratively with teams to produce innovative solutions in a high-performance culture.

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits offered, including 401(k), paid time off, and health plans.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming.
• Excellent programming and software engineering skills.
• Prior experience with large software development projects is highly recommended.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, troubleshoot, debug, and support the Genus Synthesis Solution software.
• Collaborate with a distributed development team to create innovative technologies.
• Engage with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and performance.

Skills

C/C++ programming

UNIX and/or LINUX platforms

Tcl

multithreaded programming

distributed programming

Education

BS in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

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

Cadence Design Systems is seeking a highly motivated software engineer to join our Research & Development staff for the Genus Synthesis Solution product. Genus is a comprehensive tool suite for logic synthesis and physical design, offering broad functionality that drives technology leadership in the electronic design automation (EDA) space. As a member of our innovative team, you will contribute to designing, developing, troubleshooting, debugging, and supporting the Genus software product.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, troubleshoot, debug, and support the Genus Synthesis Solution software.
• Collaborate with a distributed development team to create innovative technologies for logic synthesis and physical design.
• Contribute to the advancement of solutions in areas such as logic synthesis, word-level synthesis, static timing analysis, computer architecture, verification, RTL compilation, placement, power analysis, routing, extraction, and optimization.
• Participate in large-scale software development projects, including timing analysis software initiatives.
• Engage with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and performance of delivered solutions.

Required Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming.
• Excellent programming and software engineering skills.
• Experience with UNIX and/or LINUX platforms is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Tcl is preferred.
• Experience with multithreaded and/or distributed programming is preferred.
• Prior experience with large software development projects is highly recommended.
• Prior experience with timing analysis software development projects is highly recommended.

Key Competencies

• Strong ability to learn and adapt to new technologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills – ability to work effectively in a distributed team environment.

Why Cadence?

At Cadence, you will be surrounded by hard‑working, innovative engineers who thrive in a high‑performance culture. If you are passionate about technology and enjoy collaborating with talented colleagues to develop industry‑leading software, we encourage you to apply.

The annual salary range for California is $114,800 to $213,200. You may also be eligible to receive incentive compensation: bonus, equity, and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings 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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