Software Architect

Cadence Design Systems, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 186,000 - 345,000; Full time

Job summary

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. in California is seeking a highly motivated software or digital IC design engineer to join the Innovus routing team within the physical implementation unit.

You will design, develop, troubleshoot, and support P&R design flow, focusing on data-model and P&R flow enhancements, database improvements, performance gains, and API/class definitions.

Qualifications

• MS in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in the field.
• Proficiency with C/C++ and Tcl scripting.
• Experience with P&R software tools is a plus.
• Excellent programming and software engineering skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, troubleshoot, debug and support P&R design flow.
• Enhance data-model and P&R flow; improve database performance.
• Enhance APIs and classes related to routing and tooling.
• Collaborate with Innovus routing team in physical implementation.

Skills

C/C++

Tcl scripting

UNIX/Linux

IC design data model

P&R flow

Education

MS in CS or EE

Tools

Innovus

Database tools

Job description

SAN JOSE

Full time

R56592

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

Cadence Design Systems is looking for a highly motivated software or digital IC design engineer to work with the Innovus routing team in the physical implementation business unit. You will be part of a team responsible for designing, developing, troubleshooting, debugging and supporting P&R design flow. Development responsibilities will include data-model and P&R flow enhancement, database enhancement, performance enhancement, and API/Class definition & enhancement.

The successful candidate will possess the following combination of education and experience:

• MS with 10+ years of experience, in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering
• Knowledge in IC design data model, hierarchical design flow, database architecture, efficient data access algorithms
• Proficiency with C/C++ and Tcl scripting is preferred.
• Experience in P&R software tool usage is a plus.
• Excellent programming and software engineering skills
• Experience with UNIX and/or LINUX platforms is preferred

The annual salary range for California is $185,500 to $344,500. 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.

Cadence is committed to creating a diverse environment and 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.