Software Architect

Cadence Systems•San Jose, CA

About The Position

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology. Are you a dynamic engineer, ready to learn new concepts and passionate about innovating/developing high quality, scalable software components that are used by our customers to develop world-class products? We offer amazing opportunities to contribute, collaborate and grow, no matter where you are in your career. Cadence Design Systems is looking for a R&D compiler/software expert to develop new, high performance and scalable technologies on Cadence’s Xcelium platform focusing on elevating Mixed Signal Verification to new orders of efficiency and scalability. Xcelium Mixed Signal App is accelerating the vision and need for high performance, high quality mixed signal verification in the industry. We are looking for a skilled and motivated candidate with a background in one or more of Computer Science or Engineering, Digital Simulation, and some exposure to either Analog/Real-Number/Mathematical Behavioral modeling for verification or technologies like Data mining, Data analytics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. This opportunity requires 15+ years of software development using C/C++ - with proven ability to develop and integrate massively scalable software development components - potentially across a variety of products or solutions. Prior experience with digital, analog, or mixed signal design or verification or mathematics based functional/behavioral modeling will help, although it is not mandatory - if you have the interest to pursue this area with passion to learn and make an impact in the industry. You will be part of a team responsible for creating innovative technologies required to raise the bar on our technology leadership in this space.

Requirements

15+ years of software development using C/C++
Proven ability to develop and integrate massively scalable software development components
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
Keen eye for scalable, high performance and high-quality software deliverables
Strong analysis and problem solving skills
Strong ability to learn new concepts quickly
Excellent programming and software engineering skills (C/C++) via Unix and/or Linux platforms (preferred)
Proficient in either digital or analog/mixed signal simulation, with exposure to at least one hardware description language (HDL)
Proficient in software debugging environment (gdb, workshop, etc) and/or version control systems (perforce, github, etc)

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with digital, analog, or mixed signal design or verification or mathematics based functional/behavioral modeling
Good communication skills and storytelling abilities
Leadership opportunities in Accellera, IEEE standards activities
Experience with Python, Artificial Intelligence or Machine Learning technology

Responsibilities

Formulating and leading development of the next generation of mixed signal verification software components, in a highly collaborative environment with cross-functional teams and customers.
Architecting/designing, developing and rolling out highly differentiated software components to propel Xcelium Mixed Signal App into its next phase of growth.