Principal Software Engineer
About The Position
At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology. Cadence plays a critical role in creating the technologies that modern life depends on. We are a global electronic design automation company, providing software, hardware, and intellectual property to design advanced semiconductor chips that enable our customers create revolutionary products and experiences. Thanks to the outstanding caliber of the Cadence team and the empowering culture that we have cultivated for over 25 years, Cadence continues to be recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. Our shared passion for solving the world’s toughest technical challenges, our dedication to pushing the limits of the industry, and our drive to do meaningful work differentiates the people of Cadence. Cadence is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, basis of disability, or any other protected class.
Requirements
- BS with a minimum of 8 years of experience OR MS with a minimum of 5 years of experience OR PhD with a minimum of 3 years of experience
- Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming.
- Strong software engineering and problem solving skills
- Deep understanding of data structures, algorithms, and databases
- Understanding of compilers, parsing and code generation, static elaboration, event driven or parallel simulation
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proven problem-solving skills and creativity in tackling complex technical challenges.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with large-scale software systems and performance tuning
- Knowledge of simulation engines and EDA tools
- Knowledge of SystemVerilog Hardware Description Language
Responsibilities
- Develop Software solutions that are efficient in time and memory complexity
- Analyze and improve existing algorithms
- Collaborate with Senior architects on next generation architectural projects
- Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and performance benchmarking
- Document solutions with functional and design specifications
- Write tests to rigorously test the developed code
Benefits
- paid vacation and paid holidays
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- employee stock purchase plan
- a variety of medical, dental and vision plan options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
