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. Spectre Core Team Focus The Spectre Core team works on the fundamental circuit simulation engine that powers Cadence's analog and mixed-signal design tools. This is the computational foundation of the Spectre Simulation Platform. Typical Responsibilities Software Engineering: Implement new features in C/C++ on Unix/Linux platforms Work on analog circuit simulation algorithms Perform software validation and testing Algorithm Development & Research: Research new algorithmic approaches for circuit simulation Develop numerical techniques for VLSI circuit simulation Work on numerical linear algebra and parallel numerical algorithms Advance transistor-level electrical circuit simulation technologies Problem Solving: Investigate performance and accuracy issues in the simulator Debug complex numerical and computational issues Optimize simulation performance and capacity
Requirements
- MS/PhD in electrical engineering, computer science, applied mathematics, or similar field
- Strong C++ development skills and experience with large-scale programming
- Background in numerical simulation algorithms
- Knowledge of semiconductor device modeling
- Understanding of analog/RF/custom IC design practices
- Circuit simulation theory and SPICE-level simulation
- Parallel computing and distributed algorithms
Responsibilities
- Implement new features in C/C++ on Unix/Linux platforms
- Work on analog circuit simulation algorithms
- Perform software validation and testing
- Research new algorithmic approaches for circuit simulation
- Develop numerical techniques for VLSI circuit simulation
- Work on numerical linear algebra and parallel numerical algorithms
- Advance transistor-level electrical circuit simulation technologies
- Investigate performance and accuracy issues in the simulator
- Debug complex numerical and computational issues
- Optimize simulation performance and capacity
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
