Principal Software Engineer, ML

Cadence Systems • San Jose, CA

7d • Remote

About The Position

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology. We are seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have advanced experience working with large language models (LLM), machine learning (ML), and big data technologies such as Langchain and Spark. This role requires the ability to translate business requirements into both high-level and detailed technical architectures, ensuring robust and scalable solutions. Candidates should demonstrate solid expertise in architecture design and performance tuning, as well as a deep understanding of data structures, algorithms, and distributed systems.

Requirements

• Advanced experience with LLM/ML/big data platforms, including Langchain, Spark, etc.
• Proven ability to translate requirements into high-level and detailed architectures.
• Strong background in architecture design and performance tuning.
• In-depth knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and distributed systems.
• Development experience in Python and C++.
• Solid understanding of database fundamentals with high proficiency in SQL.
• Comprehensive understanding of various technologies and frameworks, with the ability to integrate them into practical solutions.
• BS degree in Computer Science or related field, plus 8+ years of industry experience.
• MS degree in Computer Science or related field, plus 6+ years of industry experience.

Nice To Haves

• EE/Semiconductor industry/EDA background is a plus.
• Enthusiastic, highly motivated, and able to work collaboratively within diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Translate business requirements into both high-level and detailed technical architectures, ensuring robust and scalable solutions.
• Architecture design and performance tuning.
• Develop solutions using Python and C++.
• Utilize database fundamentals with high proficiency in SQL.
• Integrate various technologies and frameworks into practical solutions.

Benefits

• Incentive compensation: bonus, equity
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Employee stock purchase plan
• A variety of medical, dental and vision plan options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal