Senior Software Engineer

Cadence Design Systems; San Jose (CA); 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

Cadence Design Systems is looking for a passionate software developer to enhance their Virtuoso place and route infrastructure. This vital position employs advanced math and machine learning to address routing problems in technology.

Ideal candidates will have 10+ years of experience and a BS/MS/PhD in relevant fields. Competitive compensation range is $154,000 to $286,000, plus benefits like 401(k), medical and paid vacation.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software development.
• Experience with analog circuits design and layout preferred.
• Strong analytical thinking and debugging skills.

Responsibilities

• Improve the place- and route-foundation of the Virtuoso platform.
• Use advanced math, computer science, graph theory, and machine learning to solve routing problems.

Skills

Proficiency in Python

Familiarity with frameworks like PyTorch, TensorFlow, SciKit

Understanding of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)

Comfortable with LLM APIs

Solid grasp of machine-learning concepts

C++ proficiency

Education

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

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.

Responsibilities

We are looking for a passionate software developer to join the Virtuoso place and route infrastructure team to improve our place- and route-foundation. The role involves using advanced math, computer science, graph theory, and machine learning to solve the routing problem.

Qualifications

• Basic Requirements: BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, or a related field; 10+ years of experience.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Python and frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, SciKit; basic understanding of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and vector databases; comfortable working with LLM APIs; solid grasp of machine‑learning concepts (supervised/unsupervised learning, NLP, computer vision); proficiency in Python essential; C++ also valuable.
• Domain Knowledge: Analog circuits design and layout, and VLSI design flow 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.

Compensation and Benefits

Annual salary range for California: $154,000 to $286,000. Eligibility for incentive compensation: bonus, equity.

• Paid vacation and paid holidays.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Medical, dental, and vision plan options.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cadence is committed to equal employment opportunity throughout all levels of the organization. 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.

Cadence participates in the E‑Verify program in certain U.S. locations as required by law.