Senior Software Engineer

Cadence; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 154,000 - 286,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

401(k) plan with employer match

Employee stock purchase plan

Medical, dental and vision plan options

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a skilled software developer to enhance the Virtuoso platform's infrastructure. The role requires expertise in Python, machine learning, and a strong educational background in computer science or related fields. Applicants should have over 10 years of experience and a grasp of advanced concepts like deep learning and natural language processing. This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including stock options and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software development required.
• Strong foundation in machine learning and deep learning essential.
• Domain knowledge in analog circuits and VLSI design preferred.

Responsibilities

• Improve the place and route foundation of the Virtuoso platform.
• Solve routing problems using advanced math and machine learning.
• Work in a fast-paced research environment and collaborate effectively.

Skills

Python

Machine Learning

Deep Learning

Natural Language Processing (NLP)

C++

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Data Science or related

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

SciKit

Job description

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

The Cadence Virtuoso platform powers all of the latest design innovations in consumer, mobile and enterprise electronics worldwide. We are looking for a passionate software developer to join Virtuoso place and route infrastructure team and improve our place route foundation. We use advanced math, computer science, graph theory and machine learning to solve the routing problem.

Basic Requirements

Educational Background & Experience

• BS/MS/Phd in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience.
• Strong foundation in machine learning, deep learning, and natural language processing (NLP) and LLM.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Python and experience with frameworks like PyTorch, TensorFlow, SciKit, etc.
• Basic understanding of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and vector databases.
• Comfortable working with LLM APIs and integrating them into applications.
• A solid understanding of machine learning concepts (e.g., supervised/unsupervised learning, NLP, computer vision) and algorithms is crucial.
• Proficiency in Python is essential. C++ also valuable.
• Domain knowledge in analog circuits design and layout, and VLSI design flow is preferred.

Problem-Solving & Collaboration

• Ability to work in a fast-paced research and development environment.
• Strong analytical thinking and debugging skills.
• Experience with rapid prototyping in open-source AI/ML projects.

The annual salary range for California is $154,000 to $286,000. 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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