Sr Principal C++ Software Engineer

Cadence; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Cadence in the United States is seeking a remarkably talented Software Engineer to join the Palladium Software Development team and help shape the next generation of Palladium emulation. You will collaborate with a small group of top engineers who are leaders in Cadence and EDA to deliver high-quality software for the emulation platform.

You will design features, write tests, and work across teams to ensure performance, reliability, and scalability for multi-billion gate designs.

Qualifications

• BS with 10+ years experience or MS with 7+ years or PhD with 5+ years.
• MUST HAVE STRONG C++ SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE.
• Proficiency in data structures and algorithms.
• Experience with Linux kernel or device drivers is desirable.
• Familiarity with multi-threading and TCP/IP programming is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Write C/C++ to implement the software and operating environment for the emulation platform and features.
• Design features, flows, and interfaces for the emulation platforms with other engineers.
• Write functional, implementation, and test specifications for your code and features.
• Implement unit, integration, and system tests for your code and features.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across Palladium

Skills

C++ development

C/C++ STL

Multithreading

TCP/IP

Linux kernel

Emulation experience

Education

Bachelor's degree + 10 years

Master's degree + 7 years

PhD + 5 years

Job description

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology. We are looking for a remarkably talented Software Engineer to join the Palladium Software Development team. You will work closely with a small team of exceptional engineers that are heavyweights in Cadence and EDA while developing the next generation Palladium emulation platform. The team brings a unique focus to quality and innovation while designing state-of-the-art Cadence emulation products for use in developing today’s multi-billion gate designs.

Responsibilities

• Writing C/C++ to implement the software and operating environment for the emulation platform and features.
• Designing the features, flows, and interfaces for the emulation platforms with other engineers.
• Writing functional, implementation, and test specifications for your code and features.
• Implementing unit, integration, and system tests for your code and features.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams across all aspects of Palladium

Required Skills And Experience

• BS with a minimum of 10 years of experience OR MS with a minimum of 7 years of experience OR PhD with a minimum of 5 years of experience
• MUST HAVE STRONG C++ SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE
• You are a distinguished C/C++ / STL programmer among your peers and you love to collaborate about your coding projects and ideas with others.
• Experience with latest C++23 features is a plus.
• You should be proficient in data structures and algorithm design, complexity and performance tradeoffs.
• Experience with Linux kernel and/or device drivers is desirable.
• Being comfortable with multi-threading programming and TCP/IP programming is also plus.
• Experience with any industry simulation or emulation products are pluses.

The annual salary range for Massachusetts is $140,000 to $260,000. 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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