Senior Principal Software Engineer

Cadence Design Systems • Burlington, MA

71d • $140,000 - $260,000

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 and motivated Senior Principal Engineer to join Xcelium Compiler Team. The responsibilities will include implementing advanced compiler algorithms, profiling and analyzing current implementation and rearchitecting for efficient solutions in time and space. The candidate will collaborate with a team of experienced senior architects on strategic architectural and infrastructural initiatives to shape the future of our simulation technologies.

Requirements

• 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
• 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
• Incentive compensation: bonus, equity, and benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees