Principal EDA Software Engineer (C++, Characterization)

Cadence Design Systems, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 137,000 - 254,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and holidays

401(k) plan with employer match

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. is seeking a seasoned software engineer to advance our transistor‑level timing, power, and reliability analysis tools.

You will design new architectures and extend frameworks to handle complex timing challenges in modern chips. With 8+ years in EDA tool development and expert C++ skills in Linux, you will optimize data structures and algorithms while applying best practices for high‑quality software engineering.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in development of EDA tools and expertise in transistor-level timing, power, noise, aging, reliability, and EMIR analysis.
• Hardcore C++ knowledge, particularly in a Linux environment.
• Strong proficiency in designing data structures, algorithms, and applying software engineering principles.
• Industry experience developing and maintaining C++ based applications on Unix or Linux platforms.

Responsibilities

• Enhance and expand existing tools' architecture to cover timing analysis.
• Create new frameworks for analyzing effects dominant at n5 and below.
• Leverage machine learning technology to achieve significant improvements in speed, capacity, and usability over existing solutions.

Skills

EDA tools

C++

Data structures

Unix/Linux

Education

BS in CS/EE/CE

Tools

Linux

Job description

SAN JOSE

Full time

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

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology. Join our expert R&D team as we create technologies and products that enable static and dynamic transistor-level analysis of the most advanced custom digital and mixed-signal circuits, powering the communication, IoT, and AI markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Enhance and expand existing tools' architecture to cover timing analysis.

• Create new frameworks for analyzing effects dominant at n5 and below.

• Leverage machine learning technology to achieve significant improvements in speed, capacity, and usability over existing solutions.

Must-Have Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in development of EDA tools and expertise in one or more areas: transistor-level timing, power, noise, aging, reliability, and EMIR analysis.

• Hardcore C++ knowledge, particularly in a Linux environment.

• Strong proficiency in designing data structures, algorithms, and applying software engineering principles.

• Industry experience developing and maintaining C++ based applications on Unix or Linux platforms.

Requirements

• Experience with quality and software processes.

• Proficiency in designing data structures, algorithms, and software engineering principles.

• Ability to analyze transistor or gate-level schematics.

• BS degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering preferred.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience in development of circuit simulation or library characterization programs.

• Understanding of SPICE simulation transistor models at a high level.

• Experience with distributed programming, database design, and cloud APIs for distributed computing.

Why Cadence?

At Cadence, you’ll work alongside industry leaders and innovators who are passionate about advancing technology. Your contributions will directly impact the development of cutting‑edge tools and solutions for the communication, IoT, and AI industries. We foster a collaborative environment where your expertise and ideas will shape the technology of tomorrow.

The annual salary range for California is $136,500 to $253,500. 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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Cadence plays a critical role in creating the technologies that modern life depends on. We are a global electronic design automation company, providing software, hardware, and intellectual property to design advanced semiconductor chips that enable our customers create revolutionary products and experiences.

Thanks to the outstanding caliber of the Cadence team and the empowering culture that we have cultivated for over 25 years, Cadence continues to be recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. Our shared passion for solving the world’s toughest technical challenges, our dedication to pushing the limits of the industry, and our drive to do meaningful work differentiates the people of Cadence.

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