Senior AI Engineer

Cadence Design Systems; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

401(k) with match

Employee stock purchase plan

Medical/dental/vision plans

Job summary

Cadence Design Systems is seeking a Software Engineer with machine learning experience to work at the intersection of AI, high-performance software engineering, and EDA. You will design and build intelligent features that accelerate design productivity and enable smarter exploration.

You will design and implement high-performance software in C/C++, apply ML techniques to analog design and layout, and architect scalable solutions balancing performance, memory, and software quality.

Qualifications

• MS in EE/CS or related field with 2+ years of experience, or BS with 4+ years.
• Proficient in C/C++ and Python.
• Experience with ML techniques and frameworks.
• Linux development and debugging experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement high-performance software in C/C++.
• Apply ML techniques to analog design, layout and optimization.
• Architect scalable solutions balancing performance, memory, and software quality.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Data structures & algorithms

Machine learning

EDA experience

Linux development

Team collaboration

Education

MS in EE/CS, or related field

BS + 4 years experience

Job description

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology. We are looking for a talented Software Engineer with experience in Machine Learning. You will work at the intersection of AI, high-performance software engineering, and electronic design automation (EDA) to build intelligent features that accelerate design productivity and enable smarter design exploration.

What You’ll Do

• Design and implement high-performance software in C/C++
• Apply machine learning techniques to complex problems in analog design, layout, and design optimization
• Architect scalable solutions that balance performance, memory efficiency, and software quality

What We’re Looking For

• Strong programming skills in C/C++ and/or Python
• Solid foundation in data structures and algorithms
• Experience with machine learning techniques and framework
• Previous experience in EDA is preferable, and exposure to analog design is a big plus
• Experience developing and debugging on Linux
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative engineering team

Education & Experience

MS in EE/CS, or related field + 2 years of experience OR BS + 4 years of experience

The annual salary range for California is $98,000 to $182,000. 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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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.

Cadence is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, basis of disability, or any other protected class.