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Senior Principal Software Engineer

Cadence Design Systems

On-site
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Senior
Principal
5+ yrs
$154k–$286kPosted 1mo ago

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Job description

Cadence Design Systems is hiring a Senior Principal Software Engineer — a full-time, based in San Jose, CA role ($154k–$286k). Apply directly on Cadence Design Systems's careers page below.

Senior Principal C++ Software Engineer

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.

We are looking for an experienced C++ software engineer to join the Protium Software Development Team to develop and enhance the FPGA-Based Prototyping product which is used by leading CPU/GPU/HyperScaler companies for pre-Silicon software validation of their SOC’s. 

You will develop new algorithms and optimizations for QoR (Quality of Results) and performance for the Protium Timing flow working with a small team of engineers to develop our next generation FPGA based verification platform.

Responsibilities:

  • Enhance and support Timing Engine to add new features and extend existing features
  • Enhance and support Timing Flow to improve P&R compile time
  • The role involves designing, tuning, and innovating timing graph algorithms and flow operating on multi‑billion‑node timing graphs
  • Write Specifications and Unit Tests for your code

Position Requirements/Qualifications:

  • 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
  • Experience in EDA software development.
  • Strong background in SDC constraints and Timing Analysis
  • Excellent programming skills in C/C++
  • Strong knowledge of Tcl is preferred
  • Experience in multi-threaded/ concurrent programming are pluses.
  • Prior experience with Emulation or FPGA software development is an added plus.

The annual salary range for California is $154,000 to $286,000. 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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Frequently asked questions

What is the salary for Senior Principal Software Engineer at Cadence Design Systems?

The estimated salary range for Senior Principal Software Engineer at Cadence Design Systems is $154,000 - $286,000 USD per year.

What skills are required for Senior Principal Software Engineer at Cadence Design Systems?

The required skills for Senior Principal Software Engineer at Cadence Design Systems include: C++, FPGA.

What is the seniority level for Senior Principal Software Engineer at Cadence Design Systems?

Senior Principal Software Engineer at Cadence Design Systems is a Senior / Principal level position.

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