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Lead Software Engineer, Partitioning and Optimization Algorithms

Cadence Design Systems

On-site
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Senior
Lead
2+ yrs
$115k–$213kPosted 3w ago

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Job description

Cadence Design Systems is hiring a Lead Software Engineer, Partitioning and Optimization Algorithms — a full-time, based in San Jose, CA role ($115k–$213k). Apply directly on Cadence Design Systems's careers page below.

Lead Software Engineer - Partitioning and Optimization Algorithms

Location: SAN JOSE

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

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

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

The Protium Prototyping Platform is part of the Cadence Dynamic Duo that has been a huge success with our customers. With Cadence® Protium™ prototyping platforms, design and verification teams can rapidly bring up a prototype and provide a pre-silicon platform for early software development, system validation, and hardware regressions.

Cadence is the leader in hardware emulation-prototyping technologies and products. Cadence’s FPGA-based prototyping system platform sets standards on the performance-utilization, the ease of use, and the congruence with emulation models.

This is a Full-time position. The Lead Software Engineer will be responsible for development of new features and algorithms to improve the Protium Platform mainly in partitioning and optimization algorithms. The Lead Software Engineer will accomplish this by carefully discussing the implementation specification with the team spread across different geographies. The candidate is also expected work with technical support lead and key customers to resolve implementation or usage issues.

Qualification and Requirements

  • Bachelors in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 4 years of related experience, or Masters with a minimum of 2 years of related experience, or PhD with a minimum of 0 years of related experience
  • Ideal candidate should have coursework in Algorithms, Data Structures etc.
  • The candidate should have strong coding skills in C++ and be well versed with at least one other scripting language like Perl and Python.

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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Frequently asked questions

What is the salary for Lead Software Engineer, Partitioning and Optimization Algorithms at Cadence Design Systems?

The estimated salary range for Lead Software Engineer, Partitioning and Optimization Algorithms at Cadence Design Systems is $115,000 - $213,000 USD per year.

What skills are required for Lead Software Engineer, Partitioning and Optimization Algorithms at Cadence Design Systems?

The required skills for Lead Software Engineer, Partitioning and Optimization Algorithms at Cadence Design Systems include: C++, Perl, Python.

What is the seniority level for Lead Software Engineer, Partitioning and Optimization Algorithms at Cadence Design Systems?

Lead Software Engineer, Partitioning and Optimization Algorithms at Cadence Design Systems is a Senior / Lead level position.

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