Software Engineer II
Cadence Design Systems•San Jose, CA
•$101,500 - $188,500
About The Position
Cadence Design Systems is looking for a highly motivated Software Engineer II to join the Innovus R&D team. Innovus is Cadence’s flagship digital implementation platform, enabling customers to design advanced semiconductor chips from RTL to GDSII. In this role, you will contribute to the development of next-generation physical design technologies, including placement, routing, and optimization. You will work on high-performance, scalable systems that power advanced semiconductor design flows.
Requirements
- MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
- Strong foundation in algorithms, data structures, and problem-solving
- Proficiency in C/C++ and software development on UNIX/Linux systems
- Strong analytical and debugging skills
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and optimize algorithms for physical synthesis, placement, and routing engines
- Develop high-performance, scalable software using C/C++ on Linux/UNIX platforms
- Contribute to the Innovus digital implementation flow, including timing, power, and optimization
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and deliver high-quality solutions
- Analyze performance bottlenecks and improve runtime, scalability, and quality of results (PPA)
- Debug, troubleshoot, and enhance existing features within the Innovus platform
Benefits
- paid vacation
- 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
