Software Engineer II, AI Platform

Cadence; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 101,500 - 188,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

401(k) plan with employer match

Employee stock purchase plan

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision options

Job summary

Cadence is seeking an experienced LLM/ML engineer based in San Jose, California, to develop scalable Agentic AI solutions. The chosen candidate will work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, translating technical requirements into effective architectures.

Applicants should have a BS or MS degree in relevant fields and significant experience with core EDA, ML, and data analytics tools. Competitive compensation and extensive benefits are offered as part of the role.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industry experience in ML/LLM engineering.
• Ability to translate high-level requirements into detailed architectures.
• Enthusiasm for collaborative work and innovative solutions.

Responsibilities

• Key contributor in building scalable and resilient Agentic AI solutions.
• Translate requirements into practical architectures.

Skills

Core EDA

LLM/ML

Data analytics

Python

C++

Langchain

Spark

Pytorch

Tensorflow

Distributed systems

Education

BS degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields

MS degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields

Job description

Overview

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology. If you are an individual who enjoys an exciting, fast-moving environment and daily technical challenges as much as we do, this role will be a great fit for you. We are currently looking for an LLM/ML engineer who will be a key contributor in building scalable and resilient Agentic AI solutions.

Key Qualifications

• Advanced experience working with core EDA, LLM/ML or data analytics, such as Langchain, Spark, Pytorch, Tensorflow etc.
• Able to translate requirements into both high-level and detailed architectures
• Understanding of AI/ML fundamentals
• In-depth understanding of data structures, algorithms, and distributed systems
• Development experience in Python, C++ or similar programming languages
• Enthusiastic, highly motivated, and able to work collaboratively
• In-depth understanding of various technologies and frameworks with ability to combine into practical solutions
• Hands-on experience of building agentic AI solutions is a plus

Education & Experience

• BS degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields, 3+ years of industry experience
• MS degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields

Compensation & Benefits

The annual salary range for California is $101,500 to $188,500. 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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