Senior Software Architect — Physical Verification (Semiconductors)

Cadence Design Systems; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 179,000 - 332,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with employer match

Employee stock purchase plan

Medical, dental and vision plans

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Cadence Design Systems is seeking a Software Architect to join our R&D group, focusing on advanced software solutions for physical verification at cutting-edge semiconductor nodes. This role drives innovation in development and validation of software for designing and manufacturing future chips.

The position requires a Master’s degree and 10+ years of experience, with strong C/C++ skills and excellent communication to collaborate across global teams.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering with 10+ years of experience.
• Strong proficiency in C and C++ programming languages.
• Solid problem-solving skills and the ability to tackle technical challenges.
• Effective written and verbal communication for collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement robust software for physical verification of advanced semiconductor devices.
• Validate, maintain, and document software solutions to ensure reliability and accuracy.
• Solve complex mathematical and geometric challenges related to semiconductor verification.
• Collaborate with global team members to deliver high-quality results in a distributed environment.
• Contribute to technical discussions, code reviews, and process improvements.

Skills

C and C++

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Mathematics

Education

Master’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Job description

Cadence Design Systems is seeking a Software Architect to join our R&D group, focusing on advanced software solutions for physical verification at cutting-edge semiconductor nodes. This role drives innovation in development and validation of software for designing and manufacturing future chips.

The position requires a Master’s degree and 10+ years of experience, with strong C/C++ skills and excellent communication to collaborate across global teams.