Principal Software Engineer — Lead Scalable Systems

Cadence Design Systems; New Jersey; On-site; USD 118,000 - 218,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

401(k) plan with employer match

Employee stock purchase plan

Medical/dental/vision plans

And more

Job summary

Cadence Design Systems in New Jersey seeks a software engineer to develop efficient solutions, analyze algorithms, and collaborate with senior architects on next‑generation projects. You will participate in code reviews, design discussions, and performance benchmarking while documenting solutions.

The candidate should be proficient in C/C++, possess solid data structures and algorithms knowledge, and thrive in a fast-paced environment with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• BS with 8+ years experience or MS with 5+ years or PhD with 3+ years.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming.
• Excellent communication and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop software solutions that are efficient in time and memory.
• Analyze and improve existing algorithms.
• Collaborate with senior architects on next generation projects.
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and benchmarking.
• Document solutions with functional and design specifications.
• Write tests to rigorously test the developed code.

Skills

C/C++

Algorithms

Data structures

Databases

Communication

Education

Advanced degree required

Tools

SystemVerilog

EDA tools

Code generation

Job description

Cadence Design Systems in New Jersey seeks a software engineer to develop efficient solutions, analyze algorithms, and collaborate with senior architects on next‑generation projects. You will participate in code reviews, design discussions, and performance benchmarking while documenting solutions.

The candidate should be proficient in C/C++, possess solid data structures and algorithms knowledge, and thrive in a fast-paced environment with strong communication skills.