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  • Cadence
  • SAN JOSE, CA
  • Full-Time
  • 16 days ago
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Lead Software Engineer.

Software Engineering & Dev Full-Time

Lead Software Engineer: our view in 3 lines...

  • The Role:This role is for a lead software engineer developing a multi-threaded and distributed physical synthesis core engine for Cadence’s Innovus Implementation System.
  • The Person:The person will design, develop, troubleshoot and debug software programs for physical synthesis and work with product engineers and technical sales on customer solutions and workarounds.
  • Requirements:The ideal candidate has C/C++ software development experience in a Linux environment, strong understanding and extensive usage of data structures and algorithms, and an MS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.

About the role

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

This position is for an R&D engineer, who will be involved in developing a multi-threaded and distributed physical synthesis core engine in Innovus Implementation System. The position involves interaction and collaboration with a highly motivated global R&D team.

Essential Job Functions/Accountabilities: The candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, troubleshooting and debugging software programs in the areas of physical synthesis. Work closely with product engineers/technical sales to provide engineering solutions and workarounds to make customers successful

Minimum Qualifications:
Highly technical engineer with excellent problem solving skills
C/C++ software development experience in Linux environment
Strong understanding and extensive usage of data structures and algorithms
Great communication skills and a strong desire for working with customers
MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science.

Preferred:
Knowledge of physical synthesis algorithms, timing analysis and multithreading is a strong plus.
Prior R&D experience working on IC physical designs tools
Hands on experience using the above physical design tools for design closure and knowledge of physical design flows a plus.
Experience with Tcl and other scripting language

The annual salary range for California is $114,800 to $213,200. 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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Published September 12, 2026
Location SAN JOSE, CA
Job Type Full-Time